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The character "墩", in its traditional form composed of the earth radical (土) combined with the phonetic and semantic component "敦" which conveys solidity, originally denoted a substantial mound or raised mass of earth, serving as a geographical marker or foundation. Over time, its meaning extended from this concrete terrestrial form to describe any squat, solid block or platform, such as a stone block or a pier support, emphasizing qualities of stability and bulk. This semantic expansion further allowed the term to be applied figuratively to robust, stocky objects and even became incorporated into place names, reflecting its enduring association with grounded, substantial forms in both the physical and linguistic landscape.
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河边有一个土墩。
桥墩很坚固。
工人们在修建桥墩。
他坐在树墩上休息。
那个石墩又大又重。
小孩们在土墩旁边玩耍。
工程师仔细检查了每个桥墩。
虽然那个墩子看起来很旧，但它仍然很稳固。