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The character 斑, denoting a spot or speckle, originates from its structural composition featuring two jade elements (王) positioned on either side of the pattern radical (文), visually conveying the idea of markings inherent to jade stone. This configuration has persisted without substantial graphical change, and while its early usage specifically described the variegated patterns found on jade, the meaning broadened over centuries to refer more generally to any distinct patch, stripe, or mottle, applying to phenomena such as animal stripes or discolorations in surfaces. The conceptual shift from a material-specific attribute to a universal term for irregular coloration demonstrates how the character's core imagery facilitated an expanded semantic field while retaining its essential form.
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斑马身上有条纹。
小猫的身上有斑点。
这块石头有斑纹。
墙上出现了斑驳的痕迹。
斑马线是行人过马路的地方。
阳光透过树叶，在地上留下斑驳的光影。
她的脸上因为日晒而起了斑点。
这件艺术品的色彩斑斓，令人赞叹。