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蕉 is a phono-semantic compound with the grass radical 艹 on top, indicating its botanical category, and the component 焦 below, providing the phonetic element. It refers primarily to large, broad-leafed tropical herbaceous plants, including bananas and plantains. Though seldom used alone, it forms the root for terms describing both the common edible fruit and ornamental varieties valued in gardens for their striking foliage.
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香蕉是一种水果。
妹妹每天吃香蕉。
香蕉的皮是黄色的。
芭蕉树长得很高。
超市里的香蕉很新鲜。
香蕉比苹果更柔软。
因为香蕉有营养，所以我常吃。
热带地区盛产香蕉和芭蕉。