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roots of plant
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荄 is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the semantic radical 艹 (grass/plant) and the phonetic component 亥 (hài). The 艹 radical signals its connection to the plant world, while 亥 provides the sound. The character refers to plant roots, especially dry or withered roots that persist in the soil after the above-ground parts die back. It carries no metaphorical extensions, maintaining a purely literal sense. It frequently appears in classical poetry and agricultural writings, where it emphasizes the underground portions of crops and plants.
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