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The character "款" in its traditional form is composed of two primary elements: the left component "柰", historically representing a sacrificial offering or a type of fruit used in rituals, and the right component "欠", depicting a person with an open mouth, often associated with a sigh, a yawn, or a lack. This structure originally conveyed a sense of sincerity or earnest intent, as in making a heartfelt request or expressing genuine sentiment, akin to a ritual supplication. Over time, the meaning extended into more tangible and social domains, coming to denote an item or article, often one of quality, as in 款式 (style or model), and more concretely, a sum of money or a financial entry, as in 付款 (to pay). This semantic shift moved from the abstract realm of sincere intention to the specific realms of catalogued objects and financial transactions, while still retaining a connection to the idea of a listed or specified item, whether in a legal document, a catalogue of goods, or an artistic inscription.
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我喜欢这款衣服。
这款手机很好用。
她买了一件新款裙子。
我需要付款给商家。
银行提供多种存款方式。
他款待了远道而来的朋友。
这款软件的功能很齐全。
根据合同条款，我们必须按时交货。