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The character "塑" is etymologically structured with the earth radical "土" on the left, indicating its association with clay or soil as a primary material, and the component "朔" on the right, which primarily serves a phonetic function. This composition points to its initial meaning related to the modeling or shaping of earthy substances, a craft evident in early utilitarian and ceremonial objects. As applications of molding techniques diversified, the term's meaning broadened to include the conceptual shaping of ideas or forms, leading to its contemporary use in words denoting sculpture and synthetic materials like plastics. Throughout its historical usage, the character's form has remained consistent, underscoring the enduring link between its pictorial elements and its core semantic field.
Example Sentences Hide
我买了一个塑料杯。
雕塑公园很漂亮。
他用泥土塑造了一个小人。
塑料污染对环境有害。
艺术家正在雕塑一尊大理石像。
教育可以塑造人的性格。
这种新型塑料可生物降解。
为了减少塑料垃圾，我们应当使用可重复利用的容器。