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The character "莉" is structured with the grass radical (艹) at the top, clearly signaling its botanical association, combined with the phonetic component "利" below, which primarily suggests its sound. Historically, this character was not among the most common in classical texts but appeared in specific contexts to denote certain fragrant plants or herbs. Its meaning has consistently remained within the realm of flora, though its application has become more precise over time, now almost exclusively referring to jasmine, as seen in the common word "茉莉". The traditional form of the character is identical to its simplified version, as it was not altered by structural simplification processes, retaining its original compositional logic linking plant life with its indicative sound.
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我的名字叫莉莉。
这朵茉莉花很香。
莉莉喜欢喝茉莉花茶。
她的中文名字叫王莉。
茉莉花的香气充满了房间。
这种洗发水含有茉莉精华。
莉香的笑容总是很温暖。
晚风送来了淡淡的莉香。