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The character "桂" is structured with the radical "木" indicating its association with trees or wood, combined with the component "圭" which primarily functions as a phonetic element, and it originally referred specifically to the cassia tree, Cinnamomum cassia, valued for its aromatic bark. Over time, the semantic range of "桂" expanded to include other fragrant plants such as osmanthus, and it further developed a geographical connotation as an abbreviation for Guangxi, a region historically connected with cassia cultivation and trade.
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我闻到桂花香。
桂花茶很好喝。
妈妈买了桂圆干。
广西的桂林很美丽。
桂花糕是传统点心。
桂枝可以用来做中药。
桂皮是一种常见的香料。
秋天的时候，桂花盛开，香气扑鼻。