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The character "棕" is structured as a phono-semantic compound, integrating the wood radical "木" with the phonetic component "宗" to originally signify the palm tree and its durable fibers. Etymologically, the wood radical classifies it within plant-related concepts, while "宗" serves to approximate the character's pronunciation. In early usage, the term specifically referred to the palm tree and its byproducts, such as the coarse fibers utilized in making ropes and textiles. Through extended application, the meaning gradually shifted to describe the brown color derived from these natural fibers, eventually solidifying in modern vocabulary as the standard denotation for the color brown, as seen in words like "棕色". This evolution from a concrete botanical reference to an abstract color term demonstrates a semantic broadening, while the character's compositional form has persisted, retaining its visual association with wood and trees.
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那只熊是棕色的。
我家的沙发是棕色的。
他穿着一件棕色的外套。
她喜欢把头发染成棕色。
妈妈买了一双棕色的皮鞋。
动物园里有一只很大的棕熊。
海滩边有许多高大的棕榈树。
这种棕色的土壤非常适合耕种。