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The character "版" is structurally composed of the meaning-bearing element "片", which conveys the idea of a thin slice or plank, combined with the phonetic element "反" that guides its sound. Its original meaning centered on flat wooden boards employed for writing or construction purposes, but as woodblock printing developed, the term was adopted to refer specifically to the carved plates used in that process. This technological linkage subsequently broadened its application to denote the various editions or versions produced from such plates, reflecting a shift from a concrete object to an abstract concept of a reproducible form. Throughout these semantic developments, the character's graphical arrangement has persisted unchanged, maintaining a direct visual connection to its foundational meaning.
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这是最新版本。
我买了中文版。
这本书有电子版。
出版社出版了新版本。
盗版软件可能不安全。
这个应用程序需要更新到最新版。
版权法保护作者的原创作品。
为了适应市场需求，公司决定推出国际版的产品。