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The character "弹" in its traditional form "彈" is structurally composed of the semantic component "弓" (bow) and the phonetic component "單" (single). This construction reflects its original etymological core related to the action and potential of a bow, specifically the property of elasticity that allows it to shoot. From this primary sense of launching a projectile like an arrow or bullet, its meanings extended to denote the projectile itself, such as a pellet or a bullet. Furthermore, the concept of a taut string being released led to an analogous verbal meaning of plucking or causing a string to vibrate, hence its use for playing stringed instruments like the qin or pipa. The simplified form "弹" replaces the traditional phonetic component "單" with the simplified "单", while retaining the "弓" component. Over time, the character has carried these concurrent meanings of projectile-related objects and actions, and the act of playing certain musical instruments.
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弹钢琴很有趣。
我的玩具枪能发射子弹。
他在认真学习弹吉他。
这床垫的弹性非常好。
子弹准确地击中了目标。
她用巧妙的话术反驳了对方的弹劾。
这位钢琴家的演奏富有激情和弹性。
批评的言辞像子弹一样射向他。