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The character 帆, denoting the sail of a ship, is etymologically a phono-semantic compound combining the cloth radical 巾 with the phonetic component 凡, which together illustrate the fabric-based nature of sails and their pronunciation. Its structural composition has been maintained across historical periods, emphasizing the practical connection between cloth and maritime propulsion. Although the primary meaning of a physical sail has remained constant, the character has acquired metaphorical dimensions in phrases like 一帆风顺, where it symbolizes smooth and successful advancement, showing a gradual extension of its semantic scope while retaining its original referent.
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海面上有一艘帆船。
帆船在风中航行。
他们喜欢驾驶帆船。
帆船比赛很好看。
这只帆船的帆是白色的。
在假期里，我们计划去学习帆船运动。
尽管风很大，但帆船依然稳步前行。
现代帆船的设计融合了高科技与传统工艺。