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The character "樊" derives from an early pictographic concept of a fence constructed from interwoven branches, with its structure combining the element "棥", symbolizing crossed wood, and "大", which may have served as a phonetic component or represented a large barrier. Originally referring to a physical enclosure like a hedge or cage, its meaning gradually extended to convey metaphorical notions of confinement and restriction, while it remained employed in surnames and place names. This shift from a concrete object to an abstract idea of limitation shows how the character's composition continues to reflect its initial function as a demarcation.
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我们家的花园围着樊篱。
樊先生是我的好邻居。
那只小鸟飞出了樊笼。
思想上的樊篱需要被打破。
樊城位于湖北省的北部。
他决心冲破传统的樊笼。
这些无形的樊篱限制了创造力。
突破自我内心的樊篱才能获得真正的自由。