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The character "盆" is a compound ideogram formed from the phonetic component "分" and the semantic classifier "皿", which signifies a vessel or dish, together conveying the original sense of a vessel used for dividing or sharing its contents. Its core meaning has consistently centered on a wide-mouthed, typically round container, such as a basin or bowl, used for holding water, washing, or serving food. Over time, this concrete definition expanded metaphorically to describe any similarly shaped receptacle, most notably a flowerpot, which remains a common modern application. The traditional form of the character, which is identical to its simplified version, has maintained this structural and conceptual clarity throughout its history.
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这是一个大盆。
花盆里有一朵花。
妈妈用盆洗衣服。
这个盆地很广阔。
他把水倒在盆子里。
阳台上的花盆需要浇水。
她用陶瓷盆做了一盆汤。
在干旱的盆地地区，水资源非常宝贵。