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The character 帷 is a phono-semantic compound denoting a heavy textile curtain, hanging screen, or fabric tent used to partition space or ensure privacy. Its left semantic radical 巾 (cloth, towel) categorizes the object as being made from woven textile. The right component 隹 (a short-tailed bird) functions purely as the phonetic element, providing the pronunciation without contributing any meaning related to birds. The character specifically refers to vertically hanging fabrics employed in homes, military camps, or ceremonies to block view, divide rooms, or shelter against the elements.
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帷幕缓缓落下。
她拉开了窗帷。
帷帐在风中飘动。
将军在帷幄中策划。
这场会议的帷幕即将拉开。
古代宫廷常用帷幔装饰。
透过薄薄的帷纱，能看到月光。
在历史的帷幕后，隐藏着许多秘密。