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The character "案" is structured with "安" positioned above "木", a composition that points to its early association with wooden objects, specifically a table or desk used for writing and official work. From this concrete meaning, the term expanded to refer to the documents and records typically handled on such furniture, leading to its use in contexts like legal cases and archival files. Over centuries, its application broadened further to encompass abstract notions such as plans or proposals, while the "木" component continued to anchor its etymological link to wood, and "安" served as a phonetic indicator.
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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。