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The character 杜, formed by the semantic radical 木 for wood and the phonetic component 土 for earth, initially designated a particular tree species, specifically a kind of wild pear. Over time, its meaning broadened from this botanical reference to acquire verbal senses, such as to block or prevent, possibly evoking the image of a wooden barrier, and later to signify fabrication or invention, as exemplified in the term 杜撰. It also serves as a frequent surname, illustrating a progression from a concrete noun to abstract and nominal uses while maintaining its consistent graphical structure.
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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。