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As an ideogrammatic compound, 帛 combines the element 白 (white) at the top with 巾 (cloth) at the bottom, originally denoting plain, undyed white silk. This type of fabric was a highly valued commodity in ancient times. The character's meaning extended to silk textiles in general, often symbolizing wealth, currency, and high-status gifts. In classical texts, it is frequently paired with characters for gold or jade to represent ultimate material prosperity and luxury.
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这块帛很漂亮。
她喜欢帛制的衣服。
博物馆里有古代帛书。
这幅帛画颜色鲜艳。
古代中国常用玉帛作为礼物。
这些帛制品展示了精湛的工艺。
帛与布相比，更加柔软光滑。
由于帛的质地细腻，它常被用于制作高级礼服。