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The character 蒋, with its traditional form 蔣, is etymologically a phono-semantic compound comprising the grass radical 艹, indicating its original association with plants, and the component 將, which historically served as a phonetic marker. Initially denoting a specific type of plant, often described as a wild rice or a rush used for mats, the character over time underwent a semantic shift whereby its literal botanical meaning faded and it became primarily employed as a Chinese surname. This transition from a common noun to a familial designation is reflected in the character's maintained structural components, where the vegetal radical remains integral while the phonetic element was later modified in the simplified form, preserving a link to its linguistic origins despite the change in functional use.
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蒋阿姨很忙。
蒋老师教英语。
蒋经理在公司。
蒋同学喜欢读书。
蒋医生医术高明。
蒋主席主持会议。
蒋工程师设计大楼。
蒋教授的研究成果显著。