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The character "缮" derives from the traditional form "繕", which is structured with the silk radical "糸" , simplified to "纟" , on the left, indicating an association with threads or textiles, and the component "善" on the right, acting as a phonetic element and contributing the notion of making something good. Initially, the character referred specifically to the repair or mending of fabrics, but its meaning gradually broadened to encompass general acts of repair, maintenance, and the meticulous copying or drafting of written materials. In its contemporary simplified form, the character continues to combine "纟" and "善", reflecting its etymological basis while accommodating evolved usage.
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房屋需要修缮。
工人正在修缮道路。
他缮写了一份报告。
请把这份文件缮写清楚。
学校计划修缮图书馆。
这座古建筑经过精心缮治。
由于损坏严重，城墙必须立即缮修。
在缮发公文之前，务必核对内容。