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The character "篷" is structured with the bamboo radical "竹" positioned above the phonetic component "逢", a composition that points to its original association with objects fashioned from bamboo, such as mats or canopies used for shelter. Initially conveying the specific idea of bamboo-made coverings, its semantic scope gradually expanded to include various types of awnings and protective coverings in general, as well as boat sails, which were often crafted from analogous woven materials. This evolution in meaning, from a material-specific term to a broader functional one, occurred without any significant modification to the character's graphical form, allowing its phonetic element to continue guiding pronunciation while the radical maintains a link to its historical origins.
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湖边有一顶帐篷。
暴风雨快来，快固定好车篷。
他用篷布把货物盖严实了。
这辆敞篷车在阳光下很漂亮。
渔民正在修理渔船上的船篷。
我们躲在卖货的篷子下面避雨。
乌篷船是绍兴水乡的特色。
探险队的所有物资都储存在大本营的篷房里。