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The character 溉 is a phono-semantic compound with the water radical 氵 on the left, indicating its connection to liquid, and the phonetic component 既 on the right. Its etymology refers to the deliberate, systematic application of water to soil for growing crops, especially when rainfall is insufficient. The meaning centers on supplying water through channels, ditches, or pipes, a key concept in agricultural engineering. It appears almost exclusively in the compound 灌溉, which encompasses the entire process of irrigation and water management.
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农民灌溉农田。
灌溉系统很重要。
他们每天灌溉作物。
这片土地需要经常灌溉。
现代灌溉技术提高了产量。
灌溉用水来自附近的河流。
为了节约用水，他们改进了灌溉方法。
在干旱地区，灌溉是农业生存的关键。