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The traditional character "張" is structured with the radical "弓" denoting a bow and the component "長" serving both phonetic and semantic purposes, originating from the concrete action of drawing a bowstring to imply stretching or extension. From this primary sense, its meanings expanded to include abstract actions such as opening, spreading, displaying, and setting up, while it also became a frequent surname. The simplified form "张" keeps the "弓" radical but substitutes "長" with "长", yet the character's historical association with concepts of expansion rooted in its bow-related etymology continues to inform its usage.
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张开你的嘴巴。
这里有一张桌子。
张老师教我们数学。
他紧张地等待着结果。
请你帮我张贴这张海报。
张华打算扩张他的生意。
这张地图上的标记很夸张。
在紧张的工作之后，他需要舒张一下神经。