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壤 is a phono-semantic compound with the earth radical 土 on the left, indicating its semantic connection to land or soil, and the component 襄 on the right, which provides its phonetic element. Its core meaning refers specifically to arable or fertile soil, suitable for cultivation, distinguishing it from generic dirt. This character is commonly used in agricultural and geographical contexts to discuss soil quality, territory, and land used for crops.
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这块土壤非常肥沃。
我们的家乡土壤肥沃。
两国接壤的边界很长。
这里主要是红色的红壤。
这片沃壤适合种植水稻。
天壤之别的差距令人震惊。
重金属污染会破坏土壤结构。
地缘政治与接壤国家关系密切。