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The character 盂 is a phonosemantic compound formed by the semantic radical 皿 (dish, vessel) at the bottom, which indicates a container or pottery item, and the phonetic 于 on top, giving the pronunciation yú. It refers to a broad, shallow vessel with a wide mouth, such as a basin or bowl, used for holding liquids or food. From ancient times to modern day, these vessels have been common household items and have also taken on specialized functions, such as spittoons and the begging bowls of Buddhist monks.
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他把痰吐进痰盂里。
这个痰盂是陶瓷做的。
医院里每个病房都有痰盂。
清洁工每天清洗痰盂两次。
如果你需要痰盂，请告诉我。
医生检查了他的肾盂是否健康。
在古代，盂常用于祭祀仪式。
这个青铜盂的纹饰非常精美，反映了当时的工艺水平。
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