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The character "戴" originates from early depictions of adorning the head, structured with the component "異" above, which historically conveyed ideas of distinction or placing upon, and the element "戈" below, often linked to phonetic considerations. Its primary meaning centered on the physical act of wearing items on the head, such as hats or crowns, but over centuries this sense extended to general wearing, including garments and ornaments. This broadening allowed the character to acquire abstract applications, such as bearing a weight or responsibility, and further developed into expressing respect and honor, as seen in terms like "爱戴" denoting esteem. While its form has persisted without major structural change, the semantic journey of "戴" reflects a shift from concrete action to both physical and figurative carrying.
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他戴了一顶帽子。
我每天戴眼镜。
她戴着手套做饭。
现在出门要戴口罩。
他戴了三年隐形眼镜。
我不喜欢戴沉重的项链。
她戴的那顶帽子非常漂亮。
为了安全，工人们必须戴好安全帽。