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The character for trousers, now standardized as "裤", evolved from the traditional form "褲", which is semantically grounded by the clothing radical "衤" and phonetically guided by the component "庫", indicating its pronunciation. This structure firmly associated the character with garments for the lower body, a specific meaning it has maintained consistently throughout its usage. The graphical simplification of the phonetic element from "庫" to "库" reduced stroke count while preserving the sound, reflecting a broader trend toward character streamlining without altering core meaning. Thus, the character's etymology remains clear, with its radical enduring as a reliable indicator of its relation to clothing.
Example Sentences Hide
我买了一条裤子。
这条裤子很便宜。
他喜欢穿牛仔裤。
我的裤子是蓝色的。
天气热时我穿短裤。
这条裤子比那条裤子长。
如果你洗裤子，请用冷水。
这条牛仔裤的设计非常时尚。