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As a phono-semantic compound, 聘 combines the semantic radical 耳 (ear) on the left, which originally related to listening to inquiries, advice, or terms of agreement, with the phonetic component 甹 on the right. Historically, this character was used for formal diplomatic missions between ancient states or the complex rituals of arranging a marriage through betrothal gifts. In contemporary usage, its primary meaning has shifted to the professional and commercial realm, denoting the formal act of hiring or employing individuals for jobs, academic positions, or specialized services through official offers and contracts.
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公司招聘新员工。
他们聘请了一位专家。
学校正在聘用新老师。
他们送来了丰厚的聘礼。
招聘广告登在报纸上。
为了扩大业务，公司决定招聘更多人才。
经过严格面试，他终于被聘用了。
如果通过考核，你将被聘任为部门经理。