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The character 服 combines the flesh radical 月 (yuè) on the left, a kneeling person 卩 (jié) in the center, and a right hand 又 (yòu) on the right. This structure suggests a hand compelling someone to kneel, expressing submission or obedience. Over time, the meaning expanded to include serving, which then extended to the garments worn by servants or officials, and eventually to clothing in general. In modern usage, it also refers to taking medicine.
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我买了一件新衣服。
这家餐厅服务很好。
学生应该服从老师。
医生让我服用这种药。
这张床睡起来很舒服。
我十分佩服他的勇气。
他对比赛结果不服气。
他因犯罪正在服刑。