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The character 模 is a phono-semantic compound, with the wood radical 木 on the left indicating its semantic category related to wood, and the component 莫 on the right providing its pronunciation. Originally, it referred to a wooden mold or frame used in traditional craftsmanship to shape materials like clay or metal. Over time, its meaning expanded from this physical object to encompass the abstract concepts of models, standards, and patterns that serve as forms for imitation. This evolution links the character to vocabulary concerning standardized modules, exemplary behavior, and the act of forming something according to a set pattern.
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这个模型很贵。
他经常模仿明星。
照片看起来有点模糊。
他是我们班的模范生。
我们需要模拟考试环境。
这个模子是用来做蛋糕的。
她的模样和我记忆中的一样。
通过模仿和实践，他逐渐掌握了技巧。