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The character "陈", derived from its traditional form "陳", combines the hill radical "阝" with the component "東" (simplified to "东"), initially conveying the concept of arranging objects on elevated terrain. This composition led to early meanings related to military formations and the act of displaying or presenting, which later extended to verbal senses such as to explain or declare. Throughout its historical development, the character acquired additional connotations, particularly denoting something aged or outmoded, while maintaining its role as a prevalent family name in Chinese culture. The structural evolution from "陳" to "陈" involved a simplification of the phonetic element but did not significantly alter the core semantic associations.
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陈先生是我的朋友。
这本书的内容很陈旧。
他向我们陈述了事实。
博物馆里陈列着许多文物。
房间里的陈设很简单。
陈皮是一种常用的中药材。
这些陈年的酒味道很好。
他的观点有些陈腐。