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The character "布" originated as a representation of hemp cloth, with its structure combining the semantic component 巾, meaning cloth, and a top portion that historically functioned as a phonetic element derived from 父. Initially denoting a specific type of textile, its meaning gradually extended to encompass woven fabrics in general and later acquired verbal senses such as to spread, arrange, or announce, reflecting a semantic expansion from concrete material to associated actions and abstract applications.
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妈妈买了一块新布。
这块布的颜色很漂亮。
她用布做了一个书包。
桌子上铺着一块蓝布。
学校公布了考试时间。
他负责布置会议场地。
政府颁布了新的法规。
这款手机具备布防功能。