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The character '匾' derives its form from the radical '匚', suggesting a framed enclosure or receptacle, combined with '扁', a component denoting flatness and acting as a phonetic element, which together etymologically point to a flat, board-like object held within a border. This structural composition has consistently aligned with its semantic function, as the character has historically denoted horizontal inscribed plaques, often crafted from wood or stone, that are mounted in architectural settings for ceremonial or decorative purposes. Throughout its usage, the term has preserved this specific meaning without notable divergence, maintaining a direct correlation between its conceptual origins and its application to these distinctive tablets.
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门上挂着一块匾。
这块匾上写着三个字。
我们公司收到了一块感谢匾。
那个寺庙的匾额非常古老。
他仔细擦拭了那块珍贵的匾。
这块匾是由著名书法家题写的。
在博物馆里，我们看到了许多历史悠久的匾。
尽管年代久远，但那块匾上的字迹依然清晰可辨。