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梅 is a phono-semantic compound, combining the semantic radical 木 (mù, "tree") with the phonetic component 每 (měi), which also suggests a sense of abundance. The character denotes the plum tree, its blossoms, and its fruit, a species celebrated in East Asian botany for blooming in late winter or early spring, often amidst snow. This literal meaning extended into metaphor, with the plum blossom becoming a symbol of resilience, endurance, and purity in adversity, central to classical literature, painting, and cultural imagery.
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梅花在冬天开放。
梅子是一种水果。
这棵梅树很高大。
妈妈做了梅子酱。
梅花象征着坚强。
我们在梅园里赏花。
梅雨季节经常下雨。
梅花香气弥漫在空气中。