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The character for stool, 凳, originated from its traditional form 櫈, which combined the wood radical 木 with the component 登, the latter providing phonetic clues while also implying an association with stepping or ascending onto the object. The simplified form 凳 eliminated the explicit wood radical, retaining 登 atop the character 几, which denotes a small table or stand, thereby still indicating a piece of furniture. Over time, the meaning generalized from a specific type of wooden stool to encompass a broad category of backless seats and benches.
Example Sentences Hide
凳子放在院子里。
他搬来一个板凳。
小凳子适合孩子用。
厨房里有个高凳子。
爷爷喜欢坐旧板凳。
我们在公园的长凳上休息。
她小心翼翼地擦干净了凳子。
如果没有凳子，我们可以站着开会。