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The character "纤" is a simplified form derived from the traditional character "纖", which is structured with the silk radical "糸" indicating its association with thread or fiber, combined with the phonetic component "韱" that contributed to its pronunciation and nuance of fineness. In its simplified construction, "纤" incorporates the abbreviated silk radical "纟" alongside the phonetic "千", which approximates the original sound. Etymologically, "纖" referred specifically to fine, delicate silk, but over time its meaning broadened to describe anything slender, minute, or refined, such as thin fibers or subtle details, a semantic range retained by the simplified form.
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这件衣服材质很纤细。
多吃纤维对身体有益。
她有一双纤细灵巧的手。
这种纤维的透气性非常好。
化学纤维在现代纺织业应用广泛。
她们用纤绳费力地拉动小船。
这种玻璃纤维的强度令人惊讶。
纤度是衡量纤维粗细的重要指标。