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The character "谏", originating from its traditional form "諫", is structurally composed of the speech radical "言" and the component "柬", which historically carried connotations of selection or filtering, thus etymologically suggesting the delivery of carefully considered words for the purpose of admonishment. Its core meaning has persistently revolved around the formal act of offering corrective counsel, particularly from a subordinate to a superior within hierarchical relationships, a concept integral to classical Chinese political discourse. Over time, while the term remained anchored in this respectful and earnest form of address, its application gradually extended beyond strict courtly remonstrance to encompass a wider range of contexts involving sincere criticism or cautionary advice, albeit always retaining its formal nuance. The character's evolution in physical form, while simplifying the speech radical, did not alter the fundamental conceptual relationship between deliberate speech and the act of guidance inherent in its composition.
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他经常向领导进谏。
大臣们勇于谏言。
他谏阻了错误的决定。
因为他的谏言，公司避免了损失。
每当有重要决策时，他都会提出谏言。
虽然他的谏言很直接，但领导还是接受了。
在历史中，忠臣往往因直谏而获罪。
鉴于以往的经验，他这次谏劝时采用了更策略的方式。