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The character "帷" is structured as a phono-semantic compound, with the radical "巾" conveying its relation to cloth and the component "隹" primarily offering phonetic guidance, which together establish its core meaning as a fabric curtain or screen. Initially denoting a tangible hanging used for enclosure or separation in spaces such as chambers or tents, the term has preserved this material sense across centuries while gradually acquiring metaphorical layers in literary usage, where it can imply veiling or shielding in abstract contexts. Its consistent graphical composition, anchored by the cloth radical, reinforces the enduring connection to textile-based coverings, and its presence in compounds like "帷幕" or "帷幄" reflects both its original functional purpose and its extended applications within the language.
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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。