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节 is the simplified form of the traditional character 節, originally meaning a bamboo joint. Both forms use the bamboo radical ⺮ on top, indicating the character's botanical origin. The traditional character uses 卽 (jí) as the phonetic component below, which was simplified to 卩 (jié) in the modern form, significantly reducing its complexity. From the literal meaning of bamboo segments, the definition extended to segments of time, eventually becoming the primary word for holidays, festivals, musical rhythm, and the moral concepts of integrity and restraint.
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春节快到了。
这个节日我们全家团聚。
一年有四个季节。
节约用水非常重要。
他跟着音乐的节奏跳舞。
为了健康，他开始节食。
请把文章的第二章第三节读一下。
工程师仔细调节着机器的每个环节。