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Originating from the traditional character "飾", which integrates the component "飠" related to sustenance with "巾" representing cloth, the character "饰" initially conveyed concrete actions of wiping or cleansing, suggesting a process of preparing or maintaining items. This practical foundation gradually shifted toward the abstract notion of embellishment, where the focus moved from mere cleaning to actively enhancing appearance through decoration. Over time, its meaning expanded further into the realm of affectation and concealment, allowing it to describe both the adornment of surfaces and the veiling of truth, as reflected in its use within compounds that range from aesthetic improvement to the masking of intentions.
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她喜欢装饰房间。
妈妈买了一些首饰。
昨天我看了首饰店。
这件衣服的装饰很漂亮。
他饰演的角色非常感人。
不要掩饰你的错误。
她用鲜花装饰了餐桌，使得晚餐更加浪漫。
这位演员以饰演历史人物而闻名，他的表演技巧掩饰了剧本的不足。