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乔 is the simplified form of 喬, which was originally written identically to 高 (tall). The top was later altered to distinguish them, resulting in the component 夭 (historically suggesting a bending posture) above a modified lower section. The character depicts a tall, curved structure, often interpreted as a large tree with spreading branches, and its primary meaning is exceptionally tall, lofty, or towering, applied especially to trees with high trunks. It is also frequently used phonetically as a surname and in transcribing foreign names.
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乔迁之喜。
他乔装成商人。
这片森林有很多乔木。
我的朋友叫乔治。
乔布斯是位著名企业家。
乔尔今天心情很好。
她穿着乔其纱的裙子。
这件衣服是乔其绒面料。
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