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The character "型" originates from the concept of a mold used in metal casting, with its structure combining the component "刑" above and "土" below, where the latter explicitly indicates the earth or clay material from which such molds were historically constructed. Initially representing a physical template for shaping objects, particularly in metallurgical practices, its meaning gradually extended over time to encompass more abstract notions of model, pattern, or standard type, reflecting a shift from concrete industrial applications to generalized classifications in language. This semantic expansion preserved the core idea of a formative template while allowing the character to denote both tangible frameworks and conceptual paradigms.
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这是一个小型汽车。
他喜欢那种类型。
新型电脑很快。
我们需要改进产品型号。
她的发型很时尚。
这种建筑风格是古典型的。
公司正在开发新型环保材料。
根据用户反馈，我们调整了软件界面类型。