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The character "缝", whose traditional form is "縫", is structured as a phono-semantic compound with the semantic component "糸" (simplified to "纟") indicating thread and the phonetic component "逢" providing its sound. Its original meaning centered on the action of sewing or stitching, which naturally extended to denote the resultant seam or join. This core sense later broadened to refer to any narrow opening or crack, analogously derived from the concept of a stitched line. The character's composition has consistently maintained these elements, linking it to thread-related functions while its phonetic marker has guided pronunciation throughout its historical use.
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妈妈在缝衣服。
墙上有一条缝。
她用针线缝扣子。
裁缝仔细地缝制这件旗袍。
从门缝里透进来一丝光亮。
工程师需要修补混凝土的裂缝。
她缝完了衣服，却发现缝得不太平整。
在显微外科手术中，医生用细线缝合神经纤维。