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The character 竖, which simplifies the traditional form 豎, primarily functions as an adjective or verb related to vertical orientation. Its simplified form incorporates the semantic radical 立 (meaning "to stand") at the bottom, reinforcing the core idea of uprightness. The upper part derives from the top of 坚, providing its phonetic element. The main meaning centers on verticality, describing something upright or perpendicular, or the act of setting something straight. Historically, the traditional character also served as a noun for a young servant or attendant.
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他把大拇指竖起来了。
竖线可以用来分割段落。
请把这块木板竖着放。
那座古老的石碑依然竖立在广场中央。
她擅长弹奏竖琴，声音非常优美。
这个软件可以让你把手机屏幕竖屏锁定。
建筑工人正在竖立新的电线杆。
经过仔细辨认，他才看清石碑上竖排的繁体字。