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诗, the simplified form of 詩, is a phono-semantic compound. The radical 言 (simplified to 讠) means 'speech', placing the character firmly in the semantic field of language, both spoken and written. The component 寺 on the right suggests the pronunciation. Its core meaning is poetry, a formalized and rhythmic expression of language and thought, referring to the art form as well as individual poems. Over time, the meaning expanded slightly to encompass the broader concept of poetic qualities and artistic expression in literature, while remaining rooted in the idea of structured literary composition.
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我喜欢读诗歌。
这首诗很美。
他写了许多诗。
诗歌能表达情感。
诗人用语言创作。
现代诗歌形式自由。
这首诗的意境深远。
她致力于研究古典诗歌的韵律。
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