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The traditional character "訂" is structured from the semantic component "言" (speech) and the phonetic component "丁", which originally conveyed the sense of finality or settlement, much like driving in a nail. Its core meaning historically centered on the act of discussing and then establishing or rectifying something, such as an agreement or a text, thus carrying notions of deliberation and conclusion. Over centuries, this conceptual foundation of reaching a settled arrangement evolved to dominate its modern usage, where the character now primarily denotes concrete actions like placing an order, making a reservation, or subscribing to a publication, all of which imply a formal and finalized agreement between parties.
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我订了一张票。
他预订了晚餐。
我们订阅了报纸。
公司签订了合同。
请订正这些错误。
她订制了一件衣服。
我们必须订好计划。
经过讨论，双方订下了协议。