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The character 墨, representing ink, structurally combines the semantic components 黑 (black) and 土 (earth), directly alluding to the traditional manufacture of ink from black soot and earthen binders. Originally denoting the solid ink cake ground for use in brush writing, its meaning expanded to encompass ink in various states and, by association, the act of writing or scholarly pursuits, while also occasionally referring to the color black in descriptive contexts. This conceptual progression from a specific material to broader applications is mirrored in the character's consistent form, which has preserved its compositional logic throughout its historical use.
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这瓶墨水是黑色的。
他买了一个新墨盒。
夏天我常戴墨镜。
书法需要好的墨和纸。
因为阳光太强，他戴上了墨镜。
这幅画用了多种颜色的墨。
爷爷的墨镜已经用了很多年。
虽然墨水用完了，但他还是用墨笔完成了作品。