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钮 is the simplified form of 鈕, a phonosemantic compound in which the metal radical 钅 (金 in traditional) conveys the meaning and 丑 provides the sound. It originally designated metal objects used for gripping: knobs, handles, or the stems of official seals. As clothing and everyday items evolved, the character's scope broadened to include buttons, latches, and various small fasteners, regardless of material, metal, wood, bone, or plastic. Beyond physical objects, the term acquired a figurative sense, denoting the core mechanism or crucial operational point of a device; this shifted the meaning from a literal metal grip to a general term for controls like switches and push-buttons.
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这个按钮很实用。
衬衫上掉了一个钮扣。
机器上有许多按钮。
她小心地缝上了新钮扣。
按下绿色按钮启动设备。
这个遥控器的按钮有点不灵。
在操作面板上，每个钮都有特定功能。
设计师为这款手机设计了独特的侧边钮。
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