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The character "帽", meaning hat, is structured as a phono-semantic compound with the semantic component "巾" indicating cloth and the phonetic component "冒" conveying sound and the idea of covering. Etymologically, it derives from the character "冒" which originally denoted a head covering, and the addition of the cloth radical "巾" served to specify the object as a fabric item worn on the head. This development led to a semantic shift where "帽" became the dedicated term for headwear, while "冒" broadened to include meanings such as to cover or to risk. The character's composition has remained stable, with "巾" and "冒" clearly defining its material and functional aspects.
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这顶帽子很暖和。
我买了一顶新帽子。
他昨天戴了一顶蓝帽子。
妈妈给我织了一顶毛线帽。
如果你冷，就戴上这顶帽子吧。
那顶帽子比这顶帽子更便宜。
他的帽子被风吹走了。
尽管天气很热，他还是戴着那顶旧帽子。