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The character 绣 is a phonosemantic compound that began as the simplified form of 繡. The traditional 繡 combines the silk radical 糸, indicating a connection to textiles, with the phonetic 肅. The simplified 绣 uses the simplified silk radical 纟 to convey thread or fabric, and 秀 to represent the sound. Originally, it meant the art of embroidery, decorating cloth with needle and thread. Over time, the meaning expanded to describe anything that is richly adorned or strikingly beautiful, commonly appearing in terms for splendid landscapes and intricately patterned garments.
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她的衬衫绣着花。
妈妈在绣一块手帕。
我喜欢这件绣花旗袍。
妹妹学刺绣已经三年了。
那个绣球抛向了人群。
这幅十字绣作品非常精美。
苗族的刺绣工艺是非物质文化遗产。
她用金线在丝绸上绣出了凤凰的图案。
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