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The character "茵" is structured with the grass radical (艹) above the phonetic component "因", a formation that corresponds to its original sense of a mat or cushion made from grass or rushes. Etymologically, this connection to plant-based padding is central, though the term's application gradually broadened to include any soft underlay, such as a mattress or liner, regardless of material. This shift represents a move from a definition tied to specific substances toward one emphasizing the function of providing a comfortable surface.
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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。