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The character 绳, derived from its traditional form 繩, structurally combines the silk radical 糸 on the left with the component 黽 on the right, where 黽 historically functioned as a phonetic element. In its simplified iteration, the left side appears as 糹 while the right component is rendered as 黾. Initially denoting a tangible rope or cord made from twisted fibers, the term's semantic range expanded to encompass abstract notions of standard, measure, or criterion, influenced by the practical application of ropes in measuring and marking boundaries. From these nominal meanings, verbal uses emerged, such as to restrain, discipline, or correct, reflecting the instrumental role of ropes in binding and guiding actions.
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这是一条绳子。
绳子很结实。
我用绳子绑东西。
他买了一条新绳子。
我们需要长绳子。
那条绳子在桌子上。
如果你有绳子，我们可以用它来固定帐篷。
为了避免危险，工人们必须检查绳子的安全性。