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The character "词", with its traditional form "詞", structurally combines the semantic component "言" denoting speech with the phonetic component "司" to indicate pronunciation, originating from the concept of formal or regulated expression used in early ceremonial and administrative contexts. Its meaning initially referred to specific kinds of utterances or declarations, later narrowing during the Tang and Song periods to designate a distinct genre of lyrical poetry characterized by fixed tonal patterns. Over centuries, the term gradually broadened from this literary application to encompass the general notion of a word or vocabulary item in language, reflecting a shift from specialized artistic use to everyday lexical reference. The simplified form preserves the phonetic element while modifying the semantic radical into its contemporary abbreviated variant.
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这个词我认识。
词语学习很重要。
这首歌的歌词很美。
他的词汇量很大。
老师解释了新词的意思。
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写作文时要用准确的词语。
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