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The character "衡" originates from early representations of a cart's yoke or crossbar, with its structure combining the radical "行" denoting movement and the components "角" and "大" possibly alluding to horns or magnitude within that context, reflecting its initial function as a physical balancing mechanism. From this concrete reference, the meaning expanded to encompass the act of weighing and measuring, subsequently evolving to represent abstract principles of equilibrium and impartial judgment in various intellectual and practical domains. This semantic progression from a tangible object to broader concepts of assessment and balance occurred without significant alteration to the character's graphical composition over time.
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保持身体平衡很重要。
他仔细衡量了利弊。
均衡的饮食对健康有益。
你必须权衡轻重缓急。
科学家用衡器测量质量。
经济均衡发展是长期目标。
在复杂情况下，权衡利弊需要智慧。
生态系统的平衡依赖于多种因素的相互作用。