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The character "汾" is a phono-semantic compound composed of the water radical 氵 and the phonetic component 分, which together associate it with aquatic features and indicate its pronunciation. Etymologically, it originated as a proper name for the Fen River in Shanxi, and this geographical designation has been its primary meaning from early textual records onward. While the character's structure has remained consistent, its usage later broadened to encompass regional products like Fen wine, derived from the river's vicinity, without shifting its fundamental reference.
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汾河是山西的重要河流。
我最喜欢喝山西的汾酒。
汾阳以美味的白酒闻名。
我们计划明年去汾河景区旅游。
这种汾酒的香气特别醇厚。
汾河流域的农业发展得很好。
考古学家在汾河谷地发现了古代遗址。
与长江相比，汾河的航运价值并不高。