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The character "粪" originates from an early representation of clearing away waste, with its traditional form "糞" structurally combining elements like "米" for grain and "田" for field, indicating its longstanding association with agricultural practices. Initially conveying the action of cleaning or discarding refuse, its meaning over time narrowed specifically to denote excrement, particularly as it became valued as a nutrient source for soil. The character's composition evolved through informal usage towards a simpler configuration, preserving the core concept while shifting semantically from a verb to a noun that firmly identifies animal or human dung employed in cultivation.
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农民用粪肥田。
清理动物粪便很麻烦。
粪便是很好的肥料。
粪坑需要定期清理。
他对粪肥发酵很有研究。
这些粪料经过处理才能使用。
粪污资源化利用是环保课题。
未经无害化处理的粪便会传播疾病。