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The character "碟" is structured as a phono-semantic compound with the radical "石" indicating its initial association with stone and the component "枼" serving primarily as a phonetic element that also conveys an idea of thinness or flatness. Etymologically, it derived from the concept of stoneware, specifically referring to small, flat plates or dishes made from stone, but its application broadened over time to include similar vessels crafted from ceramic, porcelain, or other materials. The semantic shift from a material-specific term to a general designation for shallow serving dishes reflects the character's adaptation to changing everyday use, while its structural composition has remained consistent in its modern form.
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请把那个碟子递给我。
妈妈在洗水果碟。
他收集了很多音乐光碟。
我们需要买几个新碟子。
她把菜盛在了蓝色的碟子里。
这段视频被刻录在一张DVD碟上。
关于飞碟的传说一直很吸引人。
他用遥感碟形天线接收信号。