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茵 is a phono-semantic compound with the grass radical 艹 on top, indicating its connection to plants and ground cover. The lower part, 因, provides the pronunciation. Originally, the character referred to a cushion or mat, typically made from plant fibers. Over time, its meaning expanded to describe lush, carpet-like meadows, evoking the softness and density of a woven mat.
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这片绿茵真美丽。
孩子们在绿茵上跑步。
公园里的绿茵很柔软。
茵陈是一种中药材。
妈妈铺好了茵席。
绿茵覆盖的球场非常漂亮。
茵陈蒿可以治疗某些疾病。
由于茵陈具有药用价值，它被广泛用于中医。