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The character "环", historically written as "環", combines the semantic component "玉" for jade with the phonetic element "睘" that implies circling or enclosure, initially denoting a jade ring or bracelet. Its meaning gradually extended from referring to physical circular objects such as rings and hoops to expressing the action of surrounding or encirclement, and later to abstract concepts like environment or cycle. This semantic shift reflects a move from a specific material object to a broader range of applications while the traditional character's structure retained the "玉" component to hint at its original association with jade.
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这里的环境很好。
他环顾了四周。
河流环绕着小镇。
保护环境很重要。
这个环状结构很坚固。
他们讨论了环境问题。
在循环系统中，水被重复利用。
为了解决环境污染，政府实施了一系列环保政策。