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The character for wheat, originally written in its traditional form as "麥", derives from an etymological composition that combines the component "來", meaning to come, with "夊", symbolizing a downward movement, thereby conceptually reflecting the introduction of this grain into the agricultural landscape. Its structure visually encapsulated the idea of a wheat plant with an ear and descending roots, which over centuries consolidated into a stable representation focused on the crop. The meaning has remained consistently tied to wheat and related products, without substantive semantic drift, while the simplified form "麦" retains the core graphical element from "來" but streamlines the character by omitting the lower part, resulting in a more condensed yet recognizable symbol.
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田里种着麦子。
我喜欢吃麦片。
我们去麦当劳吧。
他用麦克风唱歌。
麦田在阳光下金黄。
麦芽糖是一种甜食。
农民们正在收割麦子。
这家公司主要生产麦克风设备。