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The character "具" originated from conceptual representations of preparation, with its early forms suggesting a vessel or container being managed. In its traditional form, the character is structurally composed of "目" positioned above "廾", where "目" conveys a sense of observation or focus and "廾" represents two hands, jointly implying the action of handling or presenting items. Its initial meaning centered on the act of preparing or supplying, often within ritual or practical settings. This verbal sense gradually extended to denote the objects involved in such actions, leading to its noun meaning of "tool" or "implement". Later semantic development incorporated abstract verbal uses, such as "to possess" or "to have", which are prevalent in contemporary language.
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Example Sentences Hide
玩具很好玩。
家具很漂亮。
工具在箱子里。
他具有能力。
我们需要更多工具。
具体内容是什么？
他具备所有条件。
这个仪器具有多种功能。