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The character 栓 is structurally a phono-semantic compound combining the wood radical 木 with 全 as a phonetic component, indicating its early connection to wooden objects like pegs or bolts. Initially representing a simple wooden fastener, its application expanded over centuries to include mechanical parts such as locks, switches, and rifle bolts, as well as medical concepts like embolism. The phonetic element 全 historically guided its pronunciation, which is now read as 'shuān', while the wood radical continues to hint at its origins in wooden implements.
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请把门栓好。
他用绳子栓住了箱子。
马车栓在街道旁边。
医生说他患有血栓。
为了防止羊跑掉，牧民把羊栓在木桩上。
工人用螺栓栓紧了零件。
因为栓绳不结实，小狗差点挣脱了。
这种药物能有效溶解血管中的血栓。