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葛 is a phono-semantic compound. The semantic radical 艹, representing vegetation, places it in the botanical category, while the phonetic component 易 indicates its pronunciation. The character primarily refers to the kudzu vine, a fast-growing climbing legume whose tough, fibrous stems were historically processed to weave a coarse, durable cloth for summer wear. Beyond this botanical meaning, 葛 is also a common Chinese surname and frequently appears in pharmacological contexts referencing medicinal properties derived from the kudzu root.
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山坡上长满了葛藤。
葛根可以用于中药。
妈妈用葛布做了一件衣服。
葛麻是一种天然的纤维。
葛仙米是一种可食用的藻类。
我喜欢喝葛粉冲泡的饮料。
虽然葛藤生长迅速，但需要定期修剪。
在中医理论中，葛根具有解表退热的功效。