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Originating from the traditional form "紐", the character "纽" is etymologically composed of the silk radical, suggesting a association with threads or cords, and the phonetic component "丑" which historically guided its pronunciation. Initially denoting physical fasteners such as buttons or knots made from woven materials, its semantic range gradually extended to describe any central or pivotal point of connection, like a hinge or a crucial bond within a mechanism or relationship. This conceptual shift from concrete object to abstract principle of linkage is inherently reflected in the character's structural emphasis on binding, a notion preserved even in its simplified graphical representation.
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这个纽扣是蓝色的。
妈妈帮我钉纽扣。
纽约是一座国际大都市。
纽带连接着我们的友谊。
他把纽扣解开了。
这些纽扣的设计非常独特。
他从纽约旅行回来了。
纽扣的材质影响着它的耐用性。