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The character 盘 (trad. 盤) combines the semantic radical 皿 (shallow container) at the bottom with the phonetic component 般 (trad.) / 舟 (simpl., boat) on top. Its core meaning is a flat dish or tray for holding or serving food. This extends to describe any dish-shaped object, the action of coiling or winding, and it functions as a measure word for games, matches, or coiled items.
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桌子上放着一个盘子。
她小心地端着盘子。
我的键盘很好用。
他正在盘问那个嫌疑人。
这条蛇盘在树上。
我们需要盘点库存。
她把头发盘成一个髻。
经过仔细盘算，他决定投资。