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The character "鞍", meaning saddle, is a phono-semantic compound comprised of the semantic component "革", which denotes leather, and the phonetic component "安", which suggests its pronunciation. Its structure directly reflects its original function, as early saddles were primarily crafted from leather. The traditional form of the character is identical to this standard form, and its core meaning as a seat for a rider on an animal's back has remained consistent throughout its usage, with no significant semantic shift or extension.
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他给马装上鞍。
我买了一个新马鞍。
这个马鞍的质量非常好。
鞍座需要调整得更舒服些。
骑士仔细地检查了他的鞍具。
鞍前马后地照顾客人很辛苦。
这座古城曾是重要的鞍马驿站。
这幅画描绘了兵马俑鞍马齐备的场面。