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The character "账", representing account, derives from its traditional form "賬" which is composed of the radical "貝" signifying currency and the component "長" serving as a phonetic indicator while also evoking the concept of extended records. This structure inherently links the character to financial matters, with the money radical emphasizing its role in transactions and the phonetic element suggesting the management or accumulation of entries. Initially applied specifically to monetary ledgers and debts, the term gradually broadened in scope to encompass various accounting formats, including personal record-keeping and contemporary digital accounts, as economic practices evolved. The graphical modification of its components over time maintained the essential semantic connection to wealth and documentation, preserving the character's functional core despite shifts in its visual presentation and contextual applications.
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这是我的账户。
账单在这里。
我需要记账。
他每天算账。
因为欠账，他很难过。
公司每月清理账目。
如果你不还账，银行会追讨。
审计师仔细检查了企业的财务报表和账簿。