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The character 绣 is a phono-semantic compound with the traditional form 繡. Its traditional structure combines the silk radical 糸, indicating a connection to textiles, with the phonetic component 肅. The simplified version uses the silk radical 纟 on the left and the component 秉 on the right; 秉, meaning "elegant", also provides the sound. The primary meaning refers to embroidery, ornamenting fabric with needlework. This sense later extended to encompass anything richly decorated or exceptionally beautiful, often used to describe splendid scenery or 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。