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The character "菊", representing the chrysanthemum, is formed by the grass radical "艹" positioned above the phonetic component "匊", a structure that classifies it as a plant and historically guided its pronunciation. Etymologically, it emerged in classical Chinese texts with a specific reference to this autumnal flower, and its graphical composition has remained consistent through long-term use. While the core meaning of "菊" has steadfastly denoted the chrysanthemum, its associative meanings have gradually expanded within cultural contexts, accruing layers of symbolism related to endurance and aesthetic refinement in poetry and art, thus reflecting a stable character form enriched by evolving cultural interpretations.
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那朵菊花很美。
她买了一束菊花。
秋天菊花开了。
白色的菊花很漂亮。
菊科植物种类非常多。
菊花的种类有很多。
在这幅画里，菊象征着高洁的品质。
饮用菊花茶有清热明目的功效。