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The character "模" is structured with the semantic component "木" denoting wood and the phonetic component "莫" providing its sound, originating as a term for a wooden mold or pattern used in manufacturing processes. Its meaning gradually extended from tangible templates to abstract concepts such as standard, model, or norm, and further to the action of imitating or following such a pattern, thereby encompassing both nominal and verbal uses. The consistent use of "木" in its construction maintains a link to its material origins, while the phonetic element "莫" has endured, with the character's semantic expansion reflecting adaptation to broader linguistic contexts without altering its fundamental form.
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这个模型很贵。
他经常模仿明星。
照片看起来有点模糊。
他是我们班的模范生。
我们需要模拟考试环境。
这个模子是用来做蛋糕的。
她的模样和我记忆中的一样。
通过模仿和实践，他逐渐掌握了技巧。