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The character "榜" is structured with the wood radical (木) on the left, indicating its original association with wooden materials, and the phonetic component "旁" on the right, providing its sound. Etymologically, it first denoted wooden planks or tablets, which were practical surfaces for inscribing text, leading to its early use for public notices posted on such boards. Over time, the meaning shifted from the physical object itself to the content displayed, specifically referring to published lists like examination results or honor rolls, thereby expanding its semantic field from a concrete item to an abstract concept of public proclamation or ranking. This transition reflects how the character's application evolved in response to cultural practices, particularly in administrative and scholarly contexts, while its traditional form, consistently composed of these elements, continues to visually anchor it to its wooden origins.
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榜上有很多名字。
他是我们的好榜样。
音乐排行榜很受欢迎。
发榜那天我很紧张。
这张榜单列出了前十名。
榜样力量是无穷的。
根据榜单，我们队排名第三。
虽然榜上无名，但他并不失望。