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The character 姆 is a semantic compound referring to a matron, nanny, or older female caretaker. It combines two female-centric components: the radical 女 on the left, which indicates the woman category, and 母 (mother) on the right, which also provides the phonetic element. Historically, it designated a female instructor or governess responsible for teaching manners to young women in elite households. The meaning later shifted to describe women employed for childcare or household management, similar to a wet nurse or modern nanny.
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这位保姆很细心。
妈妈请了一位保姆。
电阻的单位是欧姆。
保姆每天都会打扫房间。
这个电路的电阻是十欧姆。
如果没有保姆妈妈会很辛苦。
欧姆定律是物理学中的基本定律之一。
那位经验丰富的保姆懂得如何应用欧姆定律修理电器。