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Structurally composed of the wood radical 木 combined with the component 全, the character 栓 originally denoted wooden objects such as bolts or pegs designed for fastening and securing, reflecting its etymological roots in practical carpentry and hardware. Over time, its semantic range expanded beyond wooden implements to encompass various fastening devices made from other materials, including metal pins, plugs, and latches, while also acquiring specialized meanings in technical contexts such as medicine, where it refers to blockages like an embolism. This shift from a material-specific term to a broader functional concept illustrates how the character's meaning generalized over centuries, with the component 全 primarily serving a phonetic role rather than contributing directly to its semantic development.
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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。