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篮 is a phono-semantic compound whose structure clearly indicates its meaning and pronunciation. The semantic component 竹 (bamboo) refers to the primary material used to weave baskets in traditional Chinese culture. The phonetic component is 监 in the simplified script (or 監 in the traditional form 籃), which provides the character's sound. The meaning has always been a woven basket or container, though in modern usage it has expanded to include basketball and the hoop itself, extending its application while preserving the core concept.
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我喜欢打篮球。
篮子里有苹果。
他买了一个新篮球。
妈妈用篮子装水果。
篮球比赛很精彩。
她把花放在竹篮里。
这个篮筐需要修理。
运动员们专注于篮球训练。