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The character "吩" is structured with the mouth radical "口" on the left and the phonetic component "分" on the right, signaling its connection to verbal utterance and providing its sound. This graph never stands alone but exists solely within the compound "吩咐", where it conveys the act of giving instructions or orders. Its formation appears rooted in representing a colloquial term, combining a meaningful radical with a phonetic element to capture a specific spoken word in writing. Over time, the character has maintained this specialized and fixed role, consistently paired with "咐" to form a bimorphemic word without developing separate meanings or usages beyond this partnership.
Example Sentences Hide
妈妈吩咐我买牛奶。
老师吩咐学生写作业。
老板吩咐我们明天开会。
他吩咐助手准备文件。
爸爸吩咐我早点回家吃饭。
经理吩咐员工完成这个项目。
她吩咐孩子们不要吵闹。
如果老板吩咐，我们就必须照做。