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The character "鞘" derives from a phono-semantic construction where the component "革" denotes leather, indicating the material traditionally used for sheaths, while "肖" serves as a phonetic element, together forming the concept of a scabbard or blade covering. Its core meaning has remained focused on protective enclosures for edged weapons, reflecting the practical historical context of leatherworking for martial equipment. Over time, the semantic scope extended to describe similar tubular or enveloping structures in botanical contexts, such as the leaf sheaths of grasses, illustrating a functional analogy while the original meaning persisted. The character's form has stayed consistent, with its compositional elements continuing to signal both its sound and its material association.
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他的剑鞘是黑色的。
这把刀的刀鞘很精致。
骑士将长剑插回了鞘中。
植物学家研究了玉米的叶鞘结构。
刀鞘上的花纹是手工雕刻的。
这种昆虫的翅鞘保护着它柔软的翅膀。
外科医生使用了特制的扩张鞘进行微创手术。
神经鞘瘤是一种起源于神经鞘的肿瘤。