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The character "席" originates from the concept of a sitting mat, with its traditional form structurally composed of the "巾" radical representing cloth and an abbreviated phonetic component from "庶". Initially referring specifically to a woven mat for seating, its meaning broadened over time to denote any seat or place at a table, and subsequently came to signify the event itself, such as a banquet or formal gathering, reflecting a shift from a concrete object to broader social and functional applications.
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我们铺了一张席子。
他出席了会议。
宴席上有很多美食。
主席发表了重要讲话。
这个席位是留给客人的。
他因故未能出席典礼。
在董事会上，他占据了重要席位。
这次国际会议的席次安排很周密。