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The phono-semantic compound 坪 combines the earth radical 土 on the left, indicating a semantic field related to land or terrain, with the component 平 on the right, which provides both the pronunciation and the core meaning of flatness. It primarily denotes a level piece of land, an open space, or a small plain, often in hilly areas. In modern usage, it frequently appears in place names and terms for specific flat areas, such as lawns or public squares.
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草坪上有很多花。
孩子们在草坪上玩。
机场有大型停机坪。
这片坪地很平坦。
我们学校有一个大草坪。
停机坪上停着几架直升机。
草坪的维护需要定期浇水。
这块坪坝曾经是村民集会的地方。