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苞 is a phono-semantic compound referring to a botanical bud or its protective bract. The upper semantic radical 艹 links it to plant life and vegetation, while the lower component 包 provides the phonetic element and contributes the meaning of wrapping. This structure aptly describes how a bract encloses a developing flower. Today, its use is confined to precise botanical and agricultural terminology.
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这些花苞很漂亮。
苞米可以煮着吃。
树上有很多新苞。
农民喜欢种苞谷。
玫瑰的花苞是红色的。
苞片保护着幼嫩的花蕾。
植物打苞时需细心照料。
研究人员观察了苞的形态变化。