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The character 茅, which refers to the cogongrass used for thatch, is structured as a phono-semantic compound with the grass radical 艹 atop the phonetic component 矛, the latter providing its pronunciation. Its etymology consistently associates it with this specific plant, historically valued for roofing material in humble dwellings, and the character's core meaning has maintained this vegetative reference across centuries. While primarily denoting the grass itself, 茅 has also been employed in geographical designations and as a surname, reflecting an extended application within cultural and nominal contexts without a departure from its original botanical sense.
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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。