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The character 滋 is a phono-semantic compound, with the water radical 氵 on the left indicating its connection to liquids. The right component, 兹, provides the pronunciation and may also suggest multiplication or growth. Originally, 滋 referred to moisture, dampness, or plant juices. Its meaning later broadened to include actions like nourishing, cultivating, and encouraging growth, extending into contexts of taste, flavor, and providing nutrients.
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这汤滋味很好。
雨水滋润了大地。
牛奶滋养身体。
潮湿环境容易滋生细菌。
骄傲会滋长失败。
他喜欢在公众场合滋事。
良好的教育能滋育人的心灵。
这种肥料能促进植物滋生新根。