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Origin unclear. Possibly depicts a folded piece of cloth.
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匹 has an unclear origin; it possibly depicts a folded piece of cloth. It primarily serves as a classifier or measure word for counting horses, mules, and other draft animals, as well as for measuring rolls or bolts of cloth and silk. Beyond this use, its meaning extended to denote a match, mate, or equal counterpart , often one half of a pair or individuals who are comparable in strength, status, or ability. This sense is used for marriage partners and for rivals who stand on equal footing in a contest or confrontation.
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我家有一匹马。
这匹马跑得很快。
她买了两匹漂亮的布。
这两个颜色很匹配。
他们的技能非常匹配这个职位。
他的实力足以匹敌专业选手。
在市场上很难找到匹敌这款产品的竞争对手。
尽管资源有限，但他们团队的能力却匹敌那些大公司。
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