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The character "桌" for table derives from the earlier character "卓", meaning high or eminent, combined with the radical "木" for wood, indicating the primary material used in its construction and originally conveying the idea of a tall wooden stand. Over time, this composite form specialized in meaning to refer specifically to pieces of furniture like tables and desks, with its structure crystallizing into the familiar arrangement where elements from "卓" are integrated above the wood radical. The traditional form, maintaining this same configuration, reflects the character's etymological roots while its semantic scope shifted from emphasizing physical elevation to denoting the flat-surfaced furniture itself, now a common term for various types of tables.
Example Sentences Hide
桌子上有一本书。
我把书放在桌子上。
餐厅的桌子很干净。
我喜欢在书桌上写字。
妈妈擦干净了所有的桌子。
在教室的桌子下面找到了一支笔。
虽然桌子旧了，但是还很结实。
当我们搬新家时，需要买一张新桌子。