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The character for an oar or paddle, traditionally written as "槳", is etymologically constructed from the semantic component "木", indicating wood, and the phonetic element "將", which guided its pronunciation. This combination reflects the object's typical material and its role in propelling boats. In its simplified form "桨", the phonetic part is replaced by "浆", a character associated with viscous fluid, though this alteration does not diverge from the original meaning. The character has consistently denoted a rowing tool, with its structural emphasis on wood remaining central across time, while the phonetic adaptations reflect broader trends in character simplification without altering its core definition.
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他拿着一支船桨。
我们在湖上划桨。
船桨是用木头做的。
水手们用力划动双桨。
古老的独木舟配着一支简单的桨。
他熟练地摇着桨，小船驶向湖心。
那对木桨在阳光下泛着光泽。
发动机坏了，他们只能依靠船桨返回岸边。