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茅 is a phono-semantic compound: the top radical 艹 (cǎo) gives the meaning "grass", and the bottom component 矛 (máo) provides the sound. The character denotes cogon grass and other tall, coarse reeds used for thatch. Because this grass was a primary building material in historical domestic architecture, 茅 became closely associated with humble dwellings, appearing in words for thatched cottages and rustic huts.
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河边长满了茅草。
爷爷住在一间茅屋里。
爸爸喜欢喝茅台酒。
茅草屋顶在风中摇晃。
他们用茅草搭建了临时帐篷。
这片茅草地是野兔的栖息地。
茅屋的简陋反映了主人的清贫生活。
尽管茅草屋顶不如瓦片耐久，但它具有独特的自然美感。
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