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The character 斧, meaning axe, is structured with 斤 as a semantic component denoting an axe-like tool and 父 as a phonetic element, forming a compound that directly represents the implement. Its etymology consistently aligns with this function, originating as a term for a chopping tool. Over centuries, the meaning of 斧 has primarily referred to axes, yet it expanded into contexts like ceremonial weaponry or metaphors for decisive action, without departing from its core association with bladed tools. The composition of 父 and 斤 has defined the character's form throughout its history.
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他拿起了一把斧头。
樵夫用斧子砍柴。
这把斧头非常锋利。
爷爷用斧子劈开了木桩。
工具棚里有一把旧斧头。
考古学家发现了一把古代石斧。
这把青铜斧是重要的历史文物。
消防斧通常放在紧急出口旁边。