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The character 豫 is a phono-semantic compound, with 象 (xiàng, elephant) providing the semantic category and 予 (yǔ) the phonetic element. Originally referring to a large elephant, its meaning evolved to denote hesitation or indecision, reflecting the perceived cautious nature of elephants. It later extended to mean "beforehand" or "in advance", as seen in terms for preparation. Furthermore, 豫 serves as the official abbreviation for Henan province, a region historically linked to elephants in ancient Chinese geography.
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请你不要犹豫。
他犹豫了很久。
我犹豫要不要参加。
她犹豫地选择了放弃。
在关键时刻，他从不犹豫。
豫剧在河南非常流行。
他的犹豫导致了机会的流失。
经过反复犹豫，他终于做出了决定。