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The character 茴, denoting fennel, is structured as a phono-semantic compound with the grass radical 艹 providing semantic classification and the component 回 indicating pronunciation. Historically, this character has specifically referred to the fennel plant, with its usage documented in classical botanical contexts. The meaning of 茴 has not diverged from this association, and it appears in compounds like 茴香 to identify the herb. Its structural components have remained consistent, with 回 serving primarily a phonetic role despite its independent meaning of returning or circling.