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The character 瓶, denoting a bottle or vase, is etymologically a phono-semantic compound with the radical 瓦 indicating earthenware or pottery and the component 并 serving as a phonetic guide, while its traditional form 甁 utilizes 幷 for sound. Originally designating small-mouthed vessels for liquids, its semantic scope expanded over time to include various containers like jugs and flasks, yet it consistently maintains its fundamental association with hollow vessels designed for storage.
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这是一个瓶子。
瓶子很干净。
请把瓶子放在桌上。
花瓶里插着花。
水瓶的水喝完了。
瓶盖很难打开。
瓶装水在超市出售。
这个保温瓶可以保持咖啡的热度。