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The character 布 is a phono-semantic compound. Its upper part originally functioned as the phonetic component 父, while the lower part 巾 (a towel or cloth) provides the semantic category of textiles. In its modern form, the top component has evolved into 𠂇, obscuring the original phonetic link. The primary meaning is cloth or fabric, as in textiles made from cotton or hemp. This core idea of spreading out material led to extended verbal meanings: to declare, to announce, to arrange, and to distribute, usages reflected in words related to publication and dissemination.
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妈妈买了一块新布。
这块布的颜色很漂亮。
她用布做了一个书包。
桌子上铺着一块蓝布。
学校公布了考试时间。
他负责布置会议场地。
政府颁布了新的法规。
这款手机具备布防功能。