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The character '选' derives from its traditional form '選', which integrates the semantic component '辵' denoting movement or progression with the phonetic component '巽' that contributed sound while subtly reinforcing ideas of order or sequence. Originally conveying the act of choosing through a process of movement or arrangement, its meaning gradually solidified around selection, eventually expanding to encompass formal decisions such as elections. The contemporary form '选' substitutes '巽' with '先', meaning first or ahead, a change that phonetically approximates the original while thematically underscoring the precedence inherent in making a choice, thus reflecting an adaptation in structure that continues to carry the core concept of selection.
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我选这本书。
他选了一个苹果。
我们选举班长。
你可以选红色或蓝色。
选衣服时要注意尺寸。
她正在挑选生日礼物。
如果你选错了答案，就会扣分。
在众多选项中，他最终选择了留学。