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The character "雇" traces its etymology to an early reference for a type of bird, with its structure combining "戶" meaning door and "隹" meaning bird, a composition that alludes to traditional observations of this bird's calls near dwellings as signals for agricultural activity. This ornithological meaning gradually extended to the concept of hiring, possibly through metaphorical associations between seasonal bird migrations and the temporary nature of employed labor, a semantic shift that was later made more explicit in the traditional variant "僱" through the addition of the human radical "亻" to underscore the personal element in employment. Over time, the original avian connection faded, and the character solidified its modern primary sense pertaining to renting services or engaging workers, reflecting a transition from natural phenomenon to socioeconomic function within the lexicon.
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他雇了一个保姆。
这家公司雇佣很多人。
她是被雇用的临时工。
雇主必须支付雇员薪水。
我们打算雇一位专业顾问。
他被公司解雇后很难过。
政府雇佣了大量失业人员。
在雇佣合同中明确了双方责任。