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The character "舶" is structured as a phono-semantic compound, combining the radical "舟" to signify its association with boats or ships and the component "白" which historically provided a phonetic clue for its pronunciation. Initially denoting large vessels designed for sea travel, the term gradually acquired a more specific meaning, coming to refer exclusively to ships arriving from overseas, which in turn extended its use to describe foreign-made goods, as seen in the compound "舶来品". This semantic specialization from a general maritime craft to a marker of foreign origin reflects the character's adaptation to evolving maritime trade, while its graphical composition has remained consistent over time.
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海上船舶很多。
这个港口停泊着大型船舶。
商店里卖很多舶来品。
商舶运来了海外货物。
船舶制造业很重要。
这些舶来品价格昂贵。
船舶的引擎需要定期维护。
为了促进贸易，政府鼓励船舶进口和舶来品消费。