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The character 妇 is the simplified form of 婦, a phono-semantic compound that pairs the female radical 女 on the left with 帚 (broom) on the right. The broom component not only suggests sweeping and other household chores but also indicates the character's pronunciation. This combination reflects the historical reality that women were primarily responsible for domestic work in ancient times. During simplification, the intricate 帚 was replaced by the simpler graphic element 彐, reducing the overall stroke count while maintaining the character's visual balance. The core meaning remains "married woman" or "wife", rooted in the traditional link between female identity and household duties.
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妇女们在工作。
他们是一对夫妇。
我的媳妇很孝顺。
孕妇需要多休息。
她去看妇科医生。
那位寡妇独自生活。
妇产科医院很忙碌。
战争对妇孺影响很大。
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