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The character "牌" derives from the concept of a flat wooden tablet, with its structure incorporating the radical "片" to denote a thin slice or piece and the component "卑" primarily serving a phonetic role. Initially denoting physical objects like placards or name tags, its meaning expanded over time to encompass a range of markers including commercial brands, gaming pieces such as playing cards, and various forms of identification, all while retaining its composite form of "片" and "卑" to associate with flat, rectangular items used for designation.
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我喜欢那个牌子。
车牌需要清洗。
商店门口有门牌。
他打牌打得很好。
广告牌上写着新闻。
我们公司申请了新牌照。
这张牌在游戏中很重要。
环保部门检查了车辆的排污牌照。