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The character 杯 is a phono-semantic compound, with the semantic radical 木 (wood) on the left indicating its original material, and the phonetic component 不 on the right. Initially, it referred to drinking vessels made from wood. Its core meaning is a cup or glass for liquids like water or tea. Although such vessels are now commonly made from ceramic or plastic, the wood radical remains in the character. It can also function as a measure word for a cupful of liquid and metaphorically represents a trophy or prize awarded in competitions.
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我每天用这个杯子。
请你给我一杯水。
桌子上有三个玻璃杯。
他高兴地举起了奖杯。
世界杯决赛非常精彩。
这杯咖啡的味道好极了。
他为客人斟满了一杯红酒。
冠军的奖杯将被陈列在博物馆里。