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Composed of the bamboo radical and the phonetic element "同", the character "筒" originally referred specifically to a bamboo tube or pipe, linking its form directly to its meaning. Over time, the word's application expanded beyond bamboo to describe any tube-shaped object, including cylindrical containers like cans and barrels, as well as segments of such forms. This evolution in meaning mirrors the historical use of bamboo for practical items and the subsequent adoption of other materials for similar purposes, while the character itself has retained its structural integrity without alteration.
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这个笔筒很实用。
邮筒是绿色的。
他清理了烟筒。
筒仓里装满了粮食。
客厅安装了新筒灯。
她穿了一条蓝色筒裙。
我把硬币存进储蓄筒。
工程师正在测试筒体的压力。