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The character "蒲" is structured with the grass radical atop the phonetic element "浦", indicating its classification as a plant and providing a clue to its pronunciation while hinting at a semantic connection to marshy areas akin to riverbanks. Its etymology traces back to early references for cattails, perennial plants found in wetlands that were valued for their versatile applications in traditional crafts and daily life. Over centuries, the primary meaning of "蒲" as a designation for these aquatic plants has persisted, though its usage expanded to incorporate toponyms and surnames derived from environments characterized by such vegetation.
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蒲公英是常见植物。
奶奶用蒲扇扇风。
河岸边生长着许多香蒲。
他跪在蒲团上祈祷。
微风把蒲公英的种子吹走了。
这把陈旧的蒲扇承载着童年的记忆。
这片湿地是蒲草繁茂生长的理想环境。
植物园的水生植物区展示了多种蒲类。