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The character "盗" originated from the concept of theft, with its traditional form "盜" structurally composed of "㳄" above "皿", where "㳄" conveyed covetousness or desire and "皿" represented a vessel, together illustrating the act of unlawfully taking desired objects. In its simplified iteration, the top component was replaced by "次", which functions phonetically while retaining an associative link to desire or secondary status. Over centuries, the core meaning of stealing physical goods remained central, but its application broadened to encompass non-material theft such as piracy or plagiarism, adapting to contexts where property could be intangible.
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盗贼被警察抓住了。
他因盗窃罪入狱。
盗版软件是非法的。
海盗在海上抢劫船只。
防盗门能保护家庭安全。
盗用他人身份是严重的犯罪。
考古学家发现了盗墓的痕迹。
网络盗窃案件日益增多。