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The character for sock, traditionally represented as "襪", derives from the clothing radical "衣" combined with the component "蔑", a structure that etymologically points to a foot garment, with "蔑" likely serving a phonetic role. Its evolution led to the simplified form "袜", where the clothing radical is condensed to "衤" and paired with "末", a component that simplifies the character's structure while retaining its association with apparel. The meaning has persistently centered on foot coverings throughout these graphical shifts, reflecting a stable semantic core despite the streamlined orthography.
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这双袜子很干净。
请穿好袜子和鞋子。
晾干这些湿袜子。
她买了一打新袜子。
这双羊毛袜非常保暖。
运动时最好穿吸汗的袜子。
把破了的袜子缝补一下。
抽屉里整齐地叠放着各种颜色的袜子。