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The character "绰", simplified from the traditional form "綽", combines the silk radical "纟" (or "糸" in traditional form) with the phonetic and semantic component "卓", which suggests notions of excellence and height. Originally denoting width or spaciousness in the context of fabrics, such as loose or ample cloth, its meaning extended to describe ample quantities, generous qualities, and later, skillfulness or adeptness. This semantic expansion is visible in compounds like "绰绰有余", indicating more than enough, and "绰号", meaning a nickname often implying a characteristic abundance or distinctive trait. The component "卓" has consistently provided phonetic guidance while influencing the character's association with prominence and sufficiency throughout its historical usage.
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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。