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The character "津" integrates the water radical on the left, signaling its inherent connection to liquid, with the component "聿" on the right, which historically guided its pronunciation. Originally denoting a shallow river crossing or ferry point, a concrete geographical feature essential for travel, its meaning broadened over time to encompass bodily fluids such as saliva, as seen in the term "津液", and further extended into abstract realms where it conveys a sense of moisture or engaged interest, exemplified in phrases like "津津有味". This semantic progression from a specific waterside location to more generalized concepts of fluid and essence illustrates how the character's applications shifted while its structural composition consistently reinforced its watery associations.
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天津有很多公园。
他每月有津贴。
津液保持身体湿润。
这个津渡历史很久。
公司发给了员工津贴。
天津的夜景非常漂亮。
津贴的金额根据职位而定。
津巴布韦是非洲的一个国家。