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舜 is best known as the name of a legendary sage emperor in early Chinese mythology, but its original meaning was a type of hibiscus or creeping plant. Structurally, the modern character combines the bottom radical 舛, depicting feet pointing in opposite directions to indicate opposition, with an upper element that evolved from a plant or flower and also served a phonetic role. The botanical sense later fell out of daily use, completely supplanted by the proper noun referring to the ancient ruler famed for his filial piety and virtuous governance, an enduring cultural reference.
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舜是古代贤君。
我们都敬仰舜。
舜的故事很感人。
舜帝以德治国。
虞舜时代社会和谐。
老师讲解了舜的孝行。
舜的治国理念影响深远。
在现代社会，舜的品德仍值得学习。
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