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Etymology
Pictograph of a hallway, now written as 廊. The character is based on the original meaning "hallway". The current meaning is a phonetic loan.
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The character 良 (liáng) is an adjective and semantic component originating from a debated pictograph, possibly depicting a tool for selecting fine grain or a type of vessel. Its core meaning relates to the outcome of selection, denoting things that are high-quality, pure, or unblemished. This sense of physical excellence extended to moral and abstract contexts, where it represents goodness, virtue, or excellence in character, behavior, or circumstances.
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今天的天气良好。
她有一颗善良的心。
这家餐厅的食物优良。
我们需要一个良策来解决这个问题。
这是一个良性发展的公司。
他的建议带来了良好的效果。
政府应该保障良民的利益。
通过改良技术，生产效率得到了显著提升。