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The character 杜 is structured with the component 木 on the left, indicating its association with trees, and 土 on the right, which historically served as a phonetic element while also implying a connection to earth. Its earliest recorded meaning designated a particular tree, the birch-leaf pear, but over time the character acquired the additional sense of blocking or preventing, evident in formations such as 杜绝, meaning to stop or cut off. This semantic extension may derive from the practical use of woody or earthen materials to create obstructions. The character has also functioned independently as a surname, further broadening its usage within the language while its compositional form remained consistent.
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杜鹃花很美丽。
杜绝浪费是美德。
杜甫是唐代诗人。
这个故事是杜撰的。
杜康酒在中国很有名。
他杜门不出已经三天了。
杜仲是一种中药材。
为了杜绝事故，公司采取了新措施。