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The character "穗" is built from the "禾" radical, denoting its fundamental connection to grain plants, combined with the "惠" component, which historically provided a phonetic element in its construction. Its etymology centers on the agricultural concept of the ear or tassel of a cereal crop, a vital part of the plant that holds the seeds, and this original meaning has remained consistent. Over the centuries, the term’s application broadened to describe any similar tassel-like form, such as fringes on textiles, while also accumulating symbolic connotations of fertility and plentiful harvest. This semantic expansion is evident in its later adoption as an abbreviation for the city of Guangzhou, a usage derived from regional myths that associate grain ears with prosperity and divine blessing.
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麦穗在风中摇摆。
稻穗沉甸甸的。
她的裙子上有穗子。
农民们正在收割麦穗。
这种植物有穗状花序。
穗城是广州的别称。
从穗粒中我们可以获得粮食。
在穗工作期间，他学到了很多。