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The character for satin, now standardized as "缎", originates from its traditional form "緞", which combines the silk radical "糹" to denote its material category with the phonetic element "段" to indicate its pronunciation. Initially denoting a type of dense, glossy silk fabric, the character's meaning has remained closely tied to this specific textile, with the "段" component possibly alluding to the segmented or layered nature of its weave. Over time, the term solidified its reference to the smooth, lustrous fabric known as satin, maintaining a consistent semantic focus while its structural composition continued to reflect both its classification and sonic cues through its radical and phonetic parts.
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这条缎带很光滑。
我喜欢绸缎的衣服。
奶奶的旗袍是锦缎的。
他用缎带包扎礼物。
这块缎子质地非常柔软。
她不仅买了绸缎，还买了缎带。
因为缎面光滑，所以适合做晚礼服。
这款锦缎的设计融合了传统与现代元素。