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The character "妇" finds its origin in the traditional form "婦", which is structurally composed of the radical for "woman" (女) combined with the component for "broom" (帚), a configuration that semantically connected the term to domestic labor and the societal role of a married woman. Initially denoting specifically a wife or a woman managing household affairs, the character's meaning gradually extended to encompass adult women in a more general sense, while still retaining undertones of maturity and often an implied association with marital status. The contemporary form "妇" preserves the "woman" radical but simplifies the other element, yet the historical imprint of its etymological construction continues to subtly inform its usage and interpretation.
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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。