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衬 is the simplified form of the traditional character 襯, a phono-semantic compound related to clothing. Its left radical 衤, a variant of the character for clothing, indicates its connection to garments. The simplified right component 寸 provides the phonetic element, replacing the more complex traditional component 親. The core meaning refers to the inner lining of clothing or an undergarment worn next to the body. This concept of placing something underneath or behind extends to the verb sense: to contrast or set something off, thereby enhancing its appearance.
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这件衬衫很漂亮。
他每天穿白衬衫。
新衬衫需要熨烫。
用对比色衬托主题。
夕阳衬得天空很美。
这件外套衬里很柔软。
黑暗衬出光明的温暖。
他的谦虚衬出他人的傲慢。