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The character "茵" originally depicted a specific type of mat or cushion, a meaning derived from its composition of the grass or plant radical (艹) over the phonetic component "因", which also hints at a sense of reliance or foundation. Its core definition has remained consistent, referring to a mat or blanket used for sitting or lying upon, often one made from pliable plant materials like rushes or hides. Over time, its application broadened beyond the literal object to describe any soft, carpet-like covering, most notably in the botanical term "綠草如茵", where it metaphorically evokes the image of grass forming a seamless, verdant mat over the earth. While the character's form has stayed stable, its use has thus extended from denoting a manufactured article to encompassing natural phenomena that share its essential quality of a soft, even layer.
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这片绿茵真美丽。
孩子们在绿茵上跑步。
公园里的绿茵很柔软。
茵陈是一种中药材。
妈妈铺好了茵席。
绿茵覆盖的球场非常漂亮。
茵陈蒿可以治疗某些疾病。
由于茵陈具有药用价值，它被广泛用于中医。