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The character "溥" is structured with the water radical on the left and the component "尃" on the right, a formation that etymologically links it to concepts of expansiveness and fluidity, as the water element suggests liquidity while "尃" conveys spreading or extension. Its original meaning centered on vast geographical features like marshes or lakes, denoting physical breadth in early textual usage. Over time, the semantic range of "溥" expanded beyond literal descriptions of water to abstract notions of universality and comprehensiveness, often employed in classical contexts to imply all-encompassing reach or general applicability. The traditional form of the character has remained consistent, with its components continuing to illustrate the conceptual blend of fluid dispersion and wide scope, reflecting a gradual shift from concrete to metaphorical applications in the language.
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我的同学叫刘溥。
溥仪是末代皇帝。
张溥教授来自北京。
我们看了关于溥仪的电影。
溥儒的书法作品很受欢迎。
李溥写了一本关于历史的书。
在博物馆里，我们看到了溥仪的用品。
通过阅读溥仪的自传，我深刻理解了那段历史。