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The traditional character 隴 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic radical 阝 (fú) signifies a hill or mound, indicating its original connection to topography like ridges or raised field paths. The phonetic component 龍/龙 (lóng, dragon) provides the sound. During modern standardization, the complex 龍 was simplified to 龙. Geographically, the character became linked to the Long mountain range in northwestern China. Consequently, 陇 serves as the official single-character abbreviation for Gansu Province, anchoring its primary usage in geographical and administrative contexts.
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我的家乡在陇南。
陇海铁路连接东西。
甘肃省位于陇原之上。
陇西的苹果很有名。
我们计划去陇南旅游。
陇山一带风景优美。
古代丝绸之路经过陇西。
由于陇南气候湿润，所以农产品丰富。