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The character 柯 is structured as a phono-semantic compound with 木 as the semantic radical indicating wood and 可 providing phonetic cues. Etymologically, it initially specified an axe handle, a meaning directly linked to its wooden composition. Subsequently, its meaning expanded to encompass tree branches and stems, while still relating to wooden objects. In modern contexts, the character is employed in surnames and toponyms, demonstrating a shift from its original concrete reference to more abstract applications.
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柯先生今天来了。
这只柯基很可爱。
柯南是一个聪明的侦探。
院子里种了一棵柯树。
柯叔叔送给我一只柯基犬。
柯南在图书馆仔细地查资料。
如果柯先生同意，我们就开始计划。
柯尔克孜族的文化传统非常丰富。