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The character "档", whose traditional form is "檔", originates from the semantic-phonetic compound structure combining the wood radical (木) with the phonetic component "當" (dāng), indicating its initial association with wooden objects. Its core meaning historically pertained to wooden frames, shelves, or crossbeams used for support or storage, which naturally extended to signify compartments or stalls within a market, a place for arranging and displaying goods. Over time, this concrete sense of an organized space evolved into more abstract administrative applications, particularly in the term "檔案" (files, records), where it denotes a system for the orderly classification and storage of documents. The character also acquired a role as a classifier in specific dialects like Cantonese for items such as television programs or restaurants. The simplified form "档" retains the wood radical while streamlining the phonetic component.
Example Sentences Hide
这个文件很重要。
这家餐厅的档次很高。
请把资料放进档案柜。
节目的播出时间已经排好档期了。
这个项目需要找一个靠谱的搭档。
我们需要把这些数据存档备份。
他那天的日程安排档得很满。
公司正在对老旧档案进行数字化归档。