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The character for "rope", traditionally written as "繩", derives from a semantic-phonetic composition combining the silk radical "糸" to denote its fibrous nature with the component "黽" primarily providing phonetic guidance, thus anchoring its original sense as a cord or line crafted from twisted strands. Its conceptual scope gradually broadened from denoting the physical object to incorporating verbal meanings such as to bind, to restrain, or to measure against a criterion, mirroring the practical applications of a rope in securing items and its use as a mason's line for establishing straightness and alignment. The simplified form "绳" preserves this structural logic with the condensed silk radical "纟" alongside the component "黾", ensuring the character's historical connection remains intact while its written representation was modified. This shift from a tangible noun to a verb encapsulating standards and discipline demonstrates how language extends material references into spheres of regulation and precision.
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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。