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The character 箫, meaning a vertical bamboo flute, is a phono-semantic compound. Its upper radical ⺮ signifies the bamboo material, while the lower component 肃 serves as the phonetic element. In its traditional form 簫, the phonetic component was 肅, which means respectful or solemn, though its function here is primarily sound-related. Historically, this character has denoted an end-blown flute made of bamboo pipes, distinguishing it from transverse flutes by its construction and playing method. Although the instrument's physical details, such as the number of pipes or finger holes, have varied over time, the character's meaning remains firmly within this specific category of musical instrument, closely associated with the bamboo radical in traditional Chinese classification.
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箫是一种乐器。
他在吹奏箫。
箫声优美动听。
她喜欢听箫的音乐。
箫声从远处传来。
学习吹箫需要耐心。
箫的旋律让夜晚更宁静。
尽管箫声低沉，却能表达深厚的情感。