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荪, traditionally written as 蓀, is a phono-semantic compound denoting a fragrant herb noted in classical Chinese literature. Its semantic component is the grass radical 艹, placing it within the category of plants. The lower component, simplified 孙 or traditional 孫, serves only as a phonetic indicator for pronunciation, unrelated to its original meaning of "grandchild". This aromatic plant was prized in antiquity for its scent and often used in poetry as a metaphor for virtue and nobility.
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花园里种着荪草。
这种荪草很香。
妈妈喜欢荪草的味道。
我们在湖边发现了荪草。
荪草是一种药用植物。
他专门研究荪草的习性。
这片湿地适合荪草生长。
为了保护荪草，我们建立了自然保护区。