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The character "棺" has consistently denoted a coffin, with its construction from the "木" radical indicating wood and the "官" component providing phonetic guidance while subtly echoing the formal nature of funeral customs. Its etymology directly links the object's material and purpose, as coffins were traditionally crafted from wood, and this conceptual foundation has remained stable throughout the character's historical use without any major semantic expansion or alteration. The integrity of its form has preserved this direct representation, ensuring that the character continues to specifically reference the burial container within written language.
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这个棺材很重。
他们抬着棺材前进。
棺材被安放在教堂里。
工匠正在制作一口棺材。
葬礼上，棺材覆盖着鲜花。
由于木材短缺，棺材的价格上涨了。
考古学家发现了一具古代棺材。
在传统的习俗中，棺材的颜色具有特定意义。