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The character "陕" originates from its traditional form "陝", structurally composed of the left radical "阝", representing a hill or mound, and the right component "夾", which conveys a sense of narrowing or constriction, together etymologically suggesting a gorge or strategic pass between highlands. This formation underpinned its early geographical application to denote areas with such terrain, specifically the region west of a key historical passage that became identified as Shaanxi. Over time, the character's meaning solidified around this toponym, with the simplified form "陕" altering the right component to "夹" while retaining the essential reference to the landscape, thereby maintaining a consistent semantic focus on the designated locale without substantial divergence from its original topographic significance.
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陕西有很多历史古迹。
我去过陕西西安。
陕北的民歌很好听。
陕甘宁边区是革命老区。
陕西省的省会是西安。
陕西方言与普通话有些不同。
陕南地区的气候比较湿润。
陕甘青地区的地形复杂多样。