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The character "粱" etymologically derives from the phonetic element "梁" combined with the semantic radical "米" to specify its association with grain, structurally forming a phono-semantic compound that originally denoted a high-quality millet prized in ancient diets. Over time, the semantic scope of "粱" expanded beyond this specific millet to include fine grains in general, and its contemporary usage is largely preserved in compound words like "高粱" where it identifies sorghum, reflecting a shift from a specific referent to a broader categorical role within the lexicon.
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高粱是一种粮食。
农民种植高粱。
高粱可以酿酒。
我们吃高粱米饭。
这种高粱产量很高。
高粱杆可以用来造纸。
在干旱地区，高粱是重要作物。
研究人员培育了新型高粱品种。