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The character "案" is formed by the phonetic component "安" positioned above the radical "木", which denotes wood, suggesting an object crafted from this material. Originally signifying a wooden table or desk, often used for reading, writing, or serving food, the term gradually extended to denote the documents and records placed upon such furniture. This semantic expansion led to its contemporary meanings, including a legal case, a formal proposal, or a dossier, illustrating a shift from a tangible object to various abstract concepts over its historical usage without alteration to its fundamental structure.
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方案已经确定下来了。
警方正在调查这个案件。
他把重要文件放在档案柜里。
这个案子由王律师负责处理。
我们需要一个更详细的提案。
他伏案工作了一整个下午。
这件历史悬案终于真相大白。
该项目案卷保存了完整的决策记录。