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denseness of grass-foliage
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The character 茷 is a phono-semantic compound: the radical 艹 (grass) on top associates it with the plant kingdom, and the bottom component 伐 serves as the phonetic indicator. It historically carries two primary meanings. In botanical contexts, it describes dense, lush foliage and thick vegetation. In classical literature, it refers to the decorative streamers and trailing pennants adorning flags, especially in military and ceremonial settings. This dual application illustrates its use for both natural growth and ornamental textiles.
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