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The character "板" is structured as a phono-semantic compound with the semantic component "木" representing wood and the phonetic component "反" providing its pronunciation. Its original meaning centered on a flat piece of wood, such as a board or plank, which later broadened to encompass any thin, rigid sheet of material, including metal or stone. This semantic expansion allowed the term to develop metaphorical applications, such as describing a stiff facial expression or functioning in compounds like "黑板" for blackboard, reflecting a gradual shift from concrete objects to abstract concepts while maintaining its core link to flatness and solidity.
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黑板很干净。
地板需要打扫。
妈妈买了新木板。
这块板子很坚硬。
他在黑板上写字。
工程师设计了新的板房。
虽然地板旧了，但还是很结实。
这种板材的防火性能非常出色。