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The character "席" originates from the concept of a mat, as seen in its incorporation of the "巾" radical denoting cloth or textile, which aligns with the common material used for such items. Its structural composition has remained consistent, featuring elements that historically conveyed both semantic and phonetic qualities. The term initially denoted a woven mat for sitting or sleeping, but over time its meaning broadened to refer to any seat or designated place, and later by association to the gatherings or feasts where such seating was central, reflecting a natural shift from a physical object to an abstract social concept based on customary practices.
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我们铺了一张席子。
他出席了会议。
宴席上有很多美食。
主席发表了重要讲话。
这个席位是留给客人的。
他因故未能出席典礼。
在董事会上，他占据了重要席位。
这次国际会议的席次安排很周密。