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The character 屿 derives from the traditional form 嶼, which combines the mountain radical 山 on the left, indicating an elevated landform, with the phonetic component 與. In its simplified structure, the phonetic element is reduced to 与. The mountain radical appropriately reflects the character's meaning: a small island or islet, often rocky or raised, rather than a mere sandbar or reef. This term describes landmasses surrounded by water, commonly found along coasts, in archipelagos, or within lakes and large rivers.
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那个岛屿很美。
我们去了一个小屿。
这座岛屿上有许多树。
渔民经常在那个屿附近捕鱼。
鼓浪屿是厦门的一个著名景点。
那个孤屿在海洋中显得格外宁静。
由于潮汐变化，这个屿有时会与大陆相连。
探险队计划在下个月勘察那片未知的群岛和屿礁。