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The character 球 is a phono-semantic compound, with 𤣩 (the jade radical, often called 王旁) providing the meaning and 求 giving the sound. Originally, it referred to a fine, sonorous jade that was often carved into spheres for ornaments or chimes. Over time, the material aspect faded, and the meaning shifted to the spherical shape itself. Now it denotes any round object, such as a ball, the Earth, or celestial bodies.
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我喜欢打篮球。
足球比赛开始了。
地球围绕太阳转。
他买了一个新排球。
我们在体育馆打羽毛球。
这个球的颜色很鲜艳。
她是一名优秀的网球运动员。
科学家们研究了地球的气候变化。
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