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The character "橘", which denotes the tangerine or citrus fruit, is etymologically a phono-semantic compound integrating the tree radical 木 to classify it botanically with the component 矞 serving primarily as a phonetic marker, though this element may concurrently suggest connotations of piercing or bursting forth, potentially reflecting the fruit's manner of growth. Its meaning has remained consistently tied to citrus varieties from early recorded use, with a gradual broadening to encompass related fruits while retaining its core reference. The traditional form "橘" maintains these structural components, and while a simplified variant exists, the character's fundamental composition and semantic focus have seen little alteration across its historical application.
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我喜欢吃橘子。
这个橘子很甜。
妈妈买了一些柑橘。
橘子皮可以用来泡茶。
在夏天，冰镇橘子汁很好喝。
如果你去市场，请帮我买几斤橘子。
橘子树在春天开白色的小花。
虽然这个橘子看起来有点青，但吃起来却异常香甜。