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The character "辞", derived from the traditional form "辭", etymologically integrates components suggesting verbal articulation, with the element for tongue ("舌") hinting at its foundational link to speech and possibly debate or legal pleading. Originally denoting formal discourse, reasoned argument, or documented statements in classical contexts, its meaning gradually expanded to encompass literary expression, notably a style of rhythmic prose and poetry as seen in the "Chu Ci". Over time, its semantic field widened to include acts of departure or refusal, such as resigning from a post or declining an offer, while the core sense pertaining to words, phrases, and manner of expression remained central. The structural simplification to "辞" maintained the salient "舌" component, thereby upholding a visual and conceptual tie to its linguistic origins despite the reduction in graphical complexity.
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他辞去了工作。
公司辞退了一名员工。
她在典礼上发表了致辞。
他用华丽的辞藻写文章。
他婉言辞谢了对方的邀请。
这篇古文措辞十分精妙。
他因健康原因辞去了所有职务。
翻阅辞典是学习语言的好方法。