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The character "贯", traditionally written as "貫", etymologically stems from the concept of stringing cowry shells, with its component "貝" indicating shell currency and "毌" representing the action of piercing or threading, together depicting valuables linked on a string. Originally denoting the physical act of connecting items like coins, its meaning gradually broadened to include penetrating or passing through, and later shifted toward abstract senses of continuity and thoroughness, as seen in its use to convey consistency in principles or the complete execution of actions.
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他一贯很守时。
我的籍贯是上海。
这条河贯穿山谷。
上课时要精神贯注。
他的文章逻辑连贯。
这些事件贯串在一起。
政府贯彻了环保法规。
这条隧道贯通了两座山。