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The character "霖" is a phono-semantic compound formed by combining the semantic component "雨", meaning rain, with the component "林", meaning forest, which primarily serves a phonetic function while also reinforcing a sense of abundance and continuity. Its etymology thus conveys the idea of prolonged or copious rainfall, evoking the image of rain soaking through a dense woodland. Over its historical usage, the core meaning has remained consistently tied to the concept of a continuous heavy rain, often extending over several days, without significant semantic shift. This stability is reflected in its enduring structural integrity, where the elements "雨" and "林" together continue to graphically represent the notion of persistent precipitation in both literary and modern contexts.
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甘霖滋润大地。
霖雨连续下了三天。
王霖是我的好朋友。
这场霖雨缓解了旱情。
农民们期盼着甘霖的到来。
在霖雨季节，出门要带伞。
他的话语如甘霖般温暖人心。
尽管霖雨连绵，但队员们仍然坚持训练。