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As a phono-semantic compound, 绰 combines the semantic silk radical 纟 on the left, which relates to textiles and fabric qualities, with the phonetic component 卓 on the right, which indicates the pronunciation. Its traditional form 綽 uses the unsimplified radical 糸 alongside the same phonetic base. The character originally described loose, unbound clothing, conveying a sense of spaciousness and generosity. This physical meaning later extended to describe abundant financial situations, as well as a graceful, relaxed, and unhurried personal demeanor.
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她的绰号叫小猫。
他做事总是绰有余裕。
经费绰绰有余，不用担心。
她用绰约的身姿赢得了比赛。
这本小说的人物绰号都很形象。
面对质问，他显得有些绰手不及。
这项任务工作量很大，但他处理起来绰有余力。
她不仅在经济上绰有余裕，在时间安排上也显得绰绰有余。