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The character 棠 is a phono-semantic compound denoting a type of tree. Its semantic radical 木 at the bottom provides the meaning category of plants and wood, while the upper component 尚 serves as the phonetic element. Historically, it was created to refer specifically to fruit-bearing trees like the Chinese crabapple or wild plum. The character is primarily used in botanical and horticultural contexts, and frequently appears in classical literature and poetry concerning these blossoming trees.
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院子里的海棠很漂亮。
我喜欢海棠花的颜色。
春天海棠盛开时很美。
海棠比樱花更耐寒。
公园里种了很多海棠树。
棠梨的果实有点酸。
虽然棠梨不太好吃，但可以酿酒。
棠棣之花常象征兄弟之情。