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The character 争 (zhēng) originates from the oracle bone script, where it depicts two hands reaching for an object, symbolizing contention or struggle.
The character has evolved over time, with its form changing from the oracle bone script to the seal script, and finally to its modern form. The basic meaning of contention or struggle has remained consistent throughout its evolution.
You can associate the character 争 (zhēng) with the image of two people arguing or competing for something, which helps to remember its meaning of contention or struggle.
The character 争 (zhēng) can be decomposed into two parts: 爫 (hand) and 争 (contend). The hand part represents the action of reaching for something, while the contend part represents the act of contention or struggle.