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Originally written 綿 and now simplified to 绵, the character joins the silk radical (纟/糸) with 帛 (bó) 'silk cloth', forming a picture of an unbroken thread of silk. This gives it the core sense of something continuous, drawn out, and soft, like raw silk floss. From there, its meanings broadened to describe anything gentle and persistent, a continuous mountain range, a lingering illness, tender feelings, and it frequently appears in compounds expressing longevity, enduring strength, or intricate connections.
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这只绵羊很柔软。
细雨绵绵不断。
山脉绵延千里。
这块布料很绵软。
我愿尽绵薄之力。
他们的友谊绵长持久。
他的思维绵密而严谨。
历史如绵延的河流般悠长。
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