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The character 桢, derived from its traditional form 楨, combines the semantic element 木, indicating wood, with the phonetic and semantic component 貞, which implies steadfastness and provides pronunciation. Originally, 楨 denoted a type of resilient tree or a wooden pillar used in construction, particularly for ramparts or foundations. This concrete usage gradually gave way to more abstract meanings, such as a cornerstone or something fundamentally supportive and firm. In the simplified form 桢, the wood radical remains while 贞 replaces 貞 as the phonetic element, maintaining the character's core structural logic.
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李桢是我的好朋友。
王桢今天来了。
这种木头是桢楠。
桢楠树很高大。
他是团队的桢干。
虽然李桢很忙，但他还是来了。
桢楠是一种珍贵的木材。
由于桢楠的稀缺性，它的价格非常昂贵。