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ear of grain
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穟 is a phono-semantic compound for the heavy, fully formed ear of grain. It combines the grain radical 禾 with the phonetic 遂 (suì), which also carries the meaning of successful completion or following through, reflecting the fruition of the crop. The character thus names the mature, seed-bearing part of the cereal plant. It appears frequently in classical poetry and agricultural texts, evoking bountiful harvests and the sight of ripe stalks swaying in the field.
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