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The character "附" is structured with the left radical "阝", which conveys meanings related to earth or mounds, and the right component "付", functioning primarily as a phonetic indicator. Etymologically, this composition suggests an original sense of attaching to or being near a landform, leading to early meanings of adherence or proximity. Over time, the character's semantic range expanded from physical attachment to include abstract notions of addition, dependence, and subordination, as evidenced in its use within compounds referring to appended elements or auxiliary relationships. While its form has consistently utilized these components, the conceptual shift from concrete terrain-based attachment to broader associative and supplementary meanings marks the character's historical development.
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附件已经通过邮件发送。
附近有一家很大的超市。
这份报告附带详细的数据图表。
请将你的意见附在文件的末尾。
墙上附着一些小小的灰尘颗粒。
合同的附加条件需要双方同意。
该大学有几个重要的附属研究机构。
随信附上我的个人简历，以供您参考。