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The character "摆" in its current form is the simplified counterpart to the traditional character "擺", which is constructed from the hand radical (扌) on the left, indicating an action related to the hand, and the component "罷" on the right, which historically functioned primarily as a phonetic element but also carried a sense of "putting to rest" or "concluding". This structure suggests an original meaning of handling or placing objects with a sense of finality or deliberate arrangement. Over time, the core meaning expanded from this idea of placing or arranging things to encompass a wider range of manual actions, including the act of swinging or oscillating something, such as a pendulum or one's arms. Furthermore, its usage broadened into more abstract applications, such as laying out facts or putting on an air or display, reflecting a conceptual shift from physical manipulation to presentational or explanatory acts. The simplification process altered the character's form by replacing the complex "罷" with the simpler "罢", thereby streamlining its writing while maintaining the conceptual link to the hand through the preserved radical.
Example Sentences Hide
我把花摆在窗前。
妈妈摆好了餐具。
柳枝在风中摆动。
他喜欢摆弄手机。
桌子上摆满了食物。
她摆出各种姿势拍照。
双方摆明了各自的观点。
他总爱在别人面前摆架子。