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The character "檬" is a phono-semantic compound that combines the tree radical "木" with the phonetic component "蒙" to indicate both its botanical category and its pronunciation. Historically, this character was employed in classical texts with a general reference to citrus plants, but over centuries its meaning narrowed to specifically denote the lemon tree, as seen in modern usage within the compound "柠檬". While its graphical structure has remained unchanged, the semantic evolution from a broader plant term to a precise fruit designation illustrates a gradual specialization in its application.
Example Sentences Hide
这个柠檬很酸。
我喜欢喝柠檬汁。
柠檬茶是我的最爱。
新鲜的柠檬味道清香。
妈妈用柠檬做了蛋糕。
柠檬比橘子更酸一些。
夏天时，我常喝柠檬水。
柠檬富含维生素C，对健康有益。