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The character "姆" is etymologically a phono-semantic compound, constructed from the semantic radical "女" meaning female and the component "母" which provides phonetic guidance while reinforcing the maternal aspect of its meaning. Historically, this formation indicated women occupying caregiving or supervisory roles, such as nursemaids or governesses, a semantic core that has persisted across time. While its usage has extended into modern technical borrowings, such as in scientific terminology, the character's fundamental association with feminine care roles remains central. Structurally, the character has maintained its integrated form without notable alteration, retaining both its visual composition and its conceptual link to its original sense.
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这位保姆很细心。
妈妈请了一位保姆。
电阻的单位是欧姆。
保姆每天都会打扫房间。
这个电路的电阻是十欧姆。
如果没有保姆妈妈会很辛苦。
欧姆定律是物理学中的基本定律之一。
那位经验丰富的保姆懂得如何应用欧姆定律修理电器。