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The character 芮, structured with the grass radical 艹 positioned above the component 内, originated as a phono-semantic compound where the radical denotes vegetation and the lower element primarily provides phonetic value. Its earliest recorded meaning described the small and soft appearance of grass, especially near water margins. Over centuries, the character's application shifted from this specific botanical reference to being adopted in geographical designations and surnames, while consistently retaining its association with qualities of smallness or delicacy.
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芮小姐今天来了。
我的朋友姓芮。
芮城是个美丽的城市。
芮先生正在看书。
我去过芮城好几次。
芮工程师的设计很出色。
芮河流域的生态保护很重要。
尽管芮博士很忙，他还是参加了会议。