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The character 茨, formed by the grass radical 艹 over the phonetic element 次, initially signified roofing thatch made from woven plant materials, reflecting its direct connection to vegetative uses in early dwellings. Over time, its application broadened from denoting thatch to encompassing various prickly plants, likely due to the nature of some vegetation used for thatching or through phonetic associations in compound words. This shift is observed in its role within terms like 蒺藜, where it specifically conveys thorniness, while its original architectural meaning has gradually receded into historical texts.
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茨城是日本的一个县。
茨藜是一种带刺的植物。
我在茨城县参观过博物馆。
茨菇可以用于烹饪美味的汤。
茨木市位于日本的大阪府。
茨藜的果实虽然小，但很有营养。
在茨城旅行时，我尝到了当地的特产。
茨菇的生长需要湿润的土壤和充足阳光。