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Etymology phono-semantic
grass
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The character 茎, meaning "stem" or "stalk", is structurally composed of the semantic radical 艹 (grass) and the phonetic component 圣. Its traditional form 莖 uses the same grass radical but pairs it with the phonetic element 巠. The character's primary meaning refers to the main structural axis of a vascular plant, which supports leaves, flowers, and fruits. It is also occasionally used as a measure word for long, thin objects, a usage derived from the physical form of a plant stem.
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这棵花的茎很长。
百合花的茎是绿色的。
他小心地剪断了花的茎。
这种植物的茎可以入药。
茎的强度支撑着整个植物。
科学家研究了这种植物的茎部结构。
在显微镜下，茎的细胞清晰可见。
由于病虫害，许多农作物的茎都受到了损害。