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The character "雅" combines the phonetic element "牙" with the semantic component "隹", meaning bird, reflecting an original association with a particular avian species, though this zoological reference is now entirely archaic. Over time, the character's application shifted within classical literature to convey notions of correctness and refinement, particularly in the realms of language and music, with the component "隹" implying a sense of precision or detail that supported this semantic movement. Its meaning expanded to encompass broad ideals of elegance and cultural propriety, solidifying its role as a central term in aesthetic discourse and societal values related to sophisticated conduct and artistic merit.
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她的打扮很优雅。
这个房间布置得雅致。
他有着高雅的品味。
请到雅座就坐。
这种行为不太雅观。
他颇有雅兴，常赏花作诗。
主人雅量，不计前嫌。
他的作品兼具雅与俗的特点。