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The character "匙" is a phono-semantic compound formed by the semantic component "匕", which represents a spoon or ladle, and the phonetic component "是", which historically guided its pronunciation. Originally denoting a spoon, its meaning later broadened through lexical compounds, most notably in "钥匙", where it acquired the sense of a key, likely due to a functional analogy between utensils that lift or engage. This semantic expansion occurred while the character's structural integrity remained consistent, preserving its original composition without graphical alteration.
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Example Sentences Hide
钥匙在桌子上。
他用汤匙喝汤。
请给我一把茶匙。
这把钥匙开不了门。
妈妈用匙子搅拌咖啡。
我忘记带办公室的钥匙了。
汤匙和筷子是常用的餐具。
如果你找不到钥匙，可以用备用钥匙。