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The character "帛" is structured from the components "白" meaning white and "巾" meaning cloth, forming a semantic compound that originally referred to white silk fabric. In early usage, it specifically denoted high-quality silk, which was utilized for garments, ceremonial purposes, and as a material for writing before the widespread adoption of paper. Over time, its meaning broadened to encompass silk textiles in general, while the character's composition of white over cloth has consistently represented this association.
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这块帛很漂亮。
她喜欢帛制的衣服。
博物馆里有古代帛书。
这幅帛画颜色鲜艳。
古代中国常用玉帛作为礼物。
这些帛制品展示了精湛的工艺。
帛与布相比，更加柔软光滑。
由于帛的质地细腻，它常被用于制作高级礼服。