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The character "埠" originates from a combination of the earth radical (土) and the component "阜", which historically represents an earthen mound or abundance, suggesting a human-altered or built-up area of land. Its core meaning has consistently centered on a wharf or landing place along a river or coast, a concept that logically extends from its earthly foundation and association with raised terrain suitable for docking. Over time, this specific meaning broadened to encompass the idea of a commercial port town or a center of trade and transportation. Furthermore, in toponymy, "埠" evolved to function more generically, often appearing in place names to signify a town or market settlement, sometimes even those not directly situated on a waterway, reflecting its lexical shift from a purely hydrological feature to a general commercial hub.
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小船停靠在埠头。
这个商埠很繁华。
外埠邮件需要更长时间。
本埠新闻通常更受关注。
港埠设施正在升级。
埠际贸易促进了经济发展。
这个古老埠头记载着历史变迁。
为了扩大商埠影响力，政府投资建设了新码头。