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The character "桓" is structured with the wood radical (木) positioned beside the component "亘", which implies extension or continuity, etymologically suggesting an original association with wooden pillars or markers. It initially denoted a type of tree or a sturdy pillar, often used in ancient contexts for boundary markers or ceremonial posts, and over time its meaning broadened to convey notions of steadfastness and grandeur, appearing in literary descriptions and as a common surname. The character's form has not been simplified, so the traditional configuration remains unchanged in modern usage.
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张桓是我的好朋友。
我们在公园盘桓了很久。
桓桓今天心情很好。
这座城市的历史与桓公有关。
他在那里盘桓数日，不愿离开。
桓温是东晋时期的重要人物。
孩子们在游乐场盘桓忘返。
桓武帝的功绩被后人铭记。