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The character "蕾" is a phono-semantic compound formed by the grass radical "艹" to denote its botanical category and the component "雷" which primarily functions as a phonetic marker, lending the character its sound similar to "léi". Etymologically, this construction directly associates the character with the concept of a plant bud, specifically a flower bud, through the semantic hint of the radical. In terms of structural evolution, the character has consistently featured these components since its documented appearance in the Chinese writing system. The meaning of "蕾" has remained focused on referring to a bud, with no notable semantic expansions or shifts recorded in its usage over time.
Example Sentences Hide
花园里有许多花蕾。
蕾丝连衣裙很漂亮。
她喜欢跳芭蕾舞。
这些花蕾明天就会开花。
我用蕾丝装饰了我的帽子。
芭蕾舞演员的表演很精彩。
当花蕾绽放时，春天就来了。
她穿着蕾丝边裙子去参加芭蕾舞会。