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The character 款 is a phono-semantic compound with the radical 欠 (qiàn, to yawn or lack, also suggesting an open mouth) on the right, and a phonetic component on the left that has simplified over time. Originally, it conveyed sincerity or earnestness, linking to the exhalation implied by 欠. Later, its meaning broadened to include administrative and financial concepts, such as a clause, an item, or a sum of money. In modern Chinese, it commonly refers to payments, funds, or serves as a classifier for product designs and models.
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我喜欢这款衣服。
这款手机很好用。
她买了一件新款裙子。
我需要付款给商家。
银行提供多种存款方式。
他款待了远道而来的朋友。
这款软件的功能很齐全。
根据合同条款，我们必须按时交货。