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The character "纽" originates from its traditional form "紐", structurally combining the silk radical "糸" denoting thread or fabric with the component "丑" which primarily provides phonetic indication. This composition originally pointed to a functional object like a button or knot used for securing clothing, directly tied to materials that could be tied or looped. Over time, its meaning extended from tangible fasteners such as clasps and toggles to more abstract applications, including metaphorical pivots or crucial connections in mechanisms and systems, such as a handle or a symbolic link. The simplified form "纽" continues this conceptual foundation with the adapted silk radical "纟", reflecting the enduring association with binding and joining elements.
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这个纽扣是蓝色的。
妈妈帮我钉纽扣。
纽约是一座国际大都市。
纽带连接着我们的友谊。
他把纽扣解开了。
这些纽扣的设计非常独特。
他从纽约旅行回来了。
纽扣的材质影响着它的耐用性。