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The character "甸" originates from an early representation of land that was designated or administered, with its structure combining the element for "field" (田) over a component suggesting enclosure or bundling, reflecting its original sense of a defined territorial area. In ancient contexts, it specifically referred to outlying suburban lands or districts that were under the jurisdiction and service of a central authority, often for purposes of hunting or resource extraction. Over time, while retaining its fundamental connection to land, its application became more generalized, often appearing in literary or compound words to denote a countryside or rural area, and it also developed a separate, less common use as a unit of weight. This progression shows a shift from a precise administrative term toward broader geographical and quantitative concepts.
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这个包裹沉甸甸的。
他的手里提着沉甸甸的箱子。
缅甸是东南亚的一个国家。
窗外是绿油油的草甸。
传说中伊甸园是人间乐园。
这片甸子适合放牧牲畜。
他的工作范围包括厂区和生活甸区。
该地区的甸土主要由河流冲积而成。