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A phono-semantic compound, 符 has the bamboo radical 竹 on top, indicating the material of its original referent, with 付 (fù) below as the phonetic component. Historically, it referred to a bamboo tally or credential used by military commanders and government officials to transmit orders, verify identities, or grant authority. These tallies were split into two matching halves, one held by the central authority and the other by a local official or general. The requirement for perfect correspondence between the halves led to an extended meaning of matching or agreeing. The sense later broadened to include symbols, signs, written charms, and magical talismans used in religious or esoteric practices.
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这个符号很常见。
他的行为符合规定。
音乐中有很多音符。
她戴了一个护身符。
这些数据不符事实。
编程时常用字符变量。
古代符节用于验证身份。
这道符咒据说能驱邪。