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盆 is a phono-semantic compound with the radical 皿 (mǐn) at the bottom, indicating its meaning as a container or vessel. The upper component 分 (fēn) provides the pronunciation. The character originally referred to a wide, shallow basin for holding water or washing. Its meaning later extended to various broad-mouthed receptacles like flower pots, bathtubs, and serving dishes, while still denoting a common household container.
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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。