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The character 群 is a phono-semantic compound, formed by the semantic radical 羊 (yáng, sheep) and the phonetic component 君 (jūn). The sheep radical reflects the animal's natural flocking behavior. Originally, the character meant a flock or herd of animals. This meaning broadened to refer to any group, crowd, or gathering of people, animals, or objects with shared characteristics. It functions as a collective noun and a measure word for assemblies, communities, and large collections.
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这里有一群人。
一群鸟在飞。
我们在群聊里说话。
这个群体很团结。
群众的支持很重要。
群岛的风景很美。
群星闪耀在夜空中。
他管理着一个大型群组。