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The character 短, meaning "short", is structurally composed of 矢, denoting an arrow, and 豆, which historically served as a phonetic component, suggesting an etymological connection between the concept of shortness and the physical attributes of an arrow. Its meaning has consistently referred to a lack of physical length or brief duration, while also extending to imply deficiencies or faults in contexts such as 短处. The arrangement of 矢 and 豆 remains unchanged in the character's standard form.
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他的头发很短。
我发了一条短信。
会议时间很短。
因为时间短，我们得快点儿。
每个人都有自己的短处。
短期的旅行可以放松心情。
虽然假期很短，但我们玩得很开心。
在短时间内掌握一门外语是很困难的。