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The character 芹 is a phono-semantic compound comprising the grass radical 艹, which categorizes it as a plant, and the component 斤, which historically provided phonetic guidance. Initially denoting various edible aquatic plants in early Chinese texts, its meaning gradually specialized to refer specifically to celery in modern usage. The character occasionally appeared in classical idioms where it served a metaphorical function, representing humble gifts or offerings, yet its primary semantic focus has consistently been on the vegetable itself.
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芹菜很有营养。
我喜欢芹菜的味道。
妈妈用芹菜做汤。
芹菜和胡萝卜一起炒。
超市里的芹菜很新鲜。
因为芹菜健康，所以我常吃。
如果你不喜欢芹菜，可以试试西芹。
在种植芹菜时，需要注意浇水。