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The character 麓, denoting the foot of a hill or a wooded foothill, is etymologically derived from its structural components 林 (forest) and 鹿 (deer), which together create a pictorial concept of deer dwelling in a forest, an environment commonly found at the base of mountains. Originally representing such forested mountainous areas, its meaning gradually narrowed over centuries to specify the lower slopes or foothills, while its compositional form has remained largely unchanged, with the two elements continuing to visually convey the idea of a forested terrain associated with wildlife.
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这里的山麓很平坦。
我们在山麓野餐。
夏天山麓比较凉爽。
从山麓可以看到山顶。
如果你住在山麓，每天都能爬山。
岳麓山是长沙的名胜。
这片山麓地带植被茂盛。
考察队在山麓发现了古代遗迹。