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The character "袒" is structured with the clothing radical "衤" and the phonetic component "旦", indicating its early association with garments and the act of baring the upper body, particularly in ritual or mourning contexts. Its meaning initially centered on physical exposure, such as uncovering the chest or arms, but later expanded to include general revelation, as in exposing skin or objects. Over time, it acquired metaphorical uses, such as disclosing one's thoughts or displaying partiality, evident in compounds like "袒护" which denotes biased protection. The character's form, comprising these two components, has remained consistent in its standard representation.
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他总是袒护弟弟。
她袒露了自己的心声。
父母不应该袒护孩子的错误。
在会议上，他袒露了公司的困境。
尽管证据确凿，他仍然袒护嫌疑人。
她勇敢地袒露过去，希望帮助他人。
法官必须公正，不能袒护任何一方。
在道德冲突中，他选择袒露真相而非袒护朋友。