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The character "柏" is structured as a phono-semantic compound, combining the semantic component "木" for wood with the phonetic component "白" to indicate its pronunciation. Its etymology centers on representing the cypress tree, a meaning that has defined its core use since its inception. Over time, while retaining this primary botanical reference, the character's application broadened to include related concepts such as cypress wood, geographical designations, and personal nomenclature, thereby expanding its lexical presence without fundamental semantic shift. The consistent pairing of "木" and "白" has maintained the character's formal and auditory identity within the writing system.
Example Sentences Hide
公园里有一棵柏树。
柏树的叶子是绿色的。
我们在柏树下乘凉。
这条马路铺了柏油。
柏林是德国的首都。
松柏在冬天依然常青。
他姓柏是一位著名的医生。
为了保护古柏政府制定了相关法规。