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The character 典 consists of 册 (cè), representing bound bamboo or wooden slips that form a document, above 廾 (gǒng), a form depicting two hands holding something up respectfully. Together, they show someone reverently holding an important text or collection of laws. This structure gives 典 its core meanings: standards, canonical works, established rules, and fundamental laws. It commonly appears in words related to dictionaries, rituals, classic literature, and standard models of conduct.
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我经常使用字典学习。
这是一部经典小说。
学校举办了开学典礼。
她是我们班的典范学生。
他典当了家里的古董。
老师讲解了这个历史典故。
这座建筑设计得很典雅。
图书馆典藏着珍贵的手稿。