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The character for embroidery, traditionally written as "繡", is etymologically formed from the silk radical "糸" indicating its connection to thread and textiles, paired with the phonetic component "肅" which historically guided its pronunciation. In the simplified form "绣", the phonetic element is substituted with "秀", a character that conveys notions of elegance and sophistication, thereby preserving the term's artistic connotations. Over time, the semantic range of this character extended from strictly denoting the manual craft of creating patterned stitches on cloth to encompassing metaphorical applications, such as the ornamental refinement of language or the intricate embellishment found in various artistic disciplines, reflecting an adaptation in meaning that parallels the integration of decorative arts into broader cultural expression.
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她的衬衫绣着花。
妈妈在绣一块手帕。
我喜欢这件绣花旗袍。
妹妹学刺绣已经三年了。
那个绣球抛向了人群。
这幅十字绣作品非常精美。
苗族的刺绣工艺是非物质文化遗产。
她用金线在丝绸上绣出了凤凰的图案。