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The character "盆" is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the phonetic element "分" positioned above the semantic radical "皿", which directly relates to its category as a vessel or container. Historically, this character referred specifically to a broad, shallow bowl used for holding water, food, or grains in early Chinese contexts. Over time, the term's application extended to encompass a variety of similar receptacles, such as flower pots and washbasins, while its core conceptual link to container functions persisted.
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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。