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The character "谱", traditionally written as "譜", combines the semantic element "言" related to speech or writing with the phonetic component "普", which historically guided its pronunciation. Etymologically, it derived from the idea of a systematic record or register, initially applied to genealogical lists or musical notations that required precise and organized documentation. Its structure emphasizes this connection to codified information, as the "言" component underscores the verbal or written nature of such records. Over centuries, the meaning broadened from concrete documents like family genealogies or music scores to more abstract concepts, including manuals, charts, recipes, or any methodical plan, reflecting an evolution from specific registers to generalized systems of orderly representation.
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这是我最喜欢的食谱。
他能给这首歌谱曲。
他这个人做事很靠谱。
爷爷正在研究我们的家谱。
科学家分析了这种物质的光谱。
他精通音律，识谱能力极强。
这部史诗谱写了民族的奋斗历程。
作曲家为这部电影谱写了动人的主题旋律。