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The character "雏", originating from its traditional form "雛", structurally integrates the phonetic component "芻" – later simplified to "刍" – with the semantic radical "隹" indicating a bird, a composition that initially referred to a young bird requiring care and feeding. Etymologically, this connection stems from "芻" meaning to cut grass for fodder, thus emphasizing the nurturing aspect of youth. Over time, the meaning expanded from denoting specifically young birds to encompassing any young animal, and subsequently acquired a figurative layer to describe inexperienced individuals or novices in various contexts. The simplified form "雏" maintains this conceptual framework by preserving the semantic element "隹" while adapting the phonetic component, illustrating a shift in application from a literal ornithological term to a broader descriptive used for youth and inexperience.
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这只雏鸟很可爱。
鸟窝里有三只雏鸟。
他们精心照料刚孵出的雏鸡。
这个计划还只是一个雏形。
农场里有许多黄色的雏鸡。
古人用“雏凤清声”比喻才华出众的子弟。
这个新理论仍处于雏形阶段。
雏鹰、雏虎和雏狮都是幼兽。