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The character "鞍" etymologically combines the radical "革", representing leather, with the component "安", which serves as both a phonetic indicator and a semantic contributor suggesting stability or safety, thus denoting a leather object that ensures secure seating. Its structure has consistently reflected this functional essence, pointing to the saddle's role in horseback riding as a device crafted from leather to provide a firm and comfortable position for the rider. While the graphic form has undergone some stylistic modifications over centuries, the core meaning has remained focused on equestrian equipment, specifically the saddle, without substantial semantic drift, though it occasionally extends into compound terms describing related harness items or metaphorical uses grounded in its original context.
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他给马装上鞍。
我买了一个新马鞍。
这个马鞍的质量非常好。
鞍座需要调整得更舒服些。
骑士仔细地检查了他的鞍具。
鞍前马后地照顾客人很辛苦。
这座古城曾是重要的鞍马驿站。
这幅画描绘了兵马俑鞍马齐备的场面。