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    Using 茎 (jīng) to refer to "stem"

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    Explanation

    茎 means "stem" and refers to the main structural part of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruit. It is used in botanical and scientific contexts when describing plant anatomy.

    Examples

    • 这种植物的茎又细又长，容易折断。

      zhè zhǒng zhíwù de jīng yòu xì yòu cháng, róngyì zhéduàn.

      The stem of this plant is thin and long, and breaks easily.

    • 向日葵的茎可以长到两米多高。

      xiàngrìkuí de jīng kěyǐ zhǎng dào liǎng mǐ duō gāo.

      The stem of a sunflower can grow to over two meters tall.

    • 你看，水分是通过茎输送到叶子的。

      nǐ kàn, shuǐfèn shì tōngguò jīng shūsòng dào yèzi de.

      Look, water is transported to the leaves through the stem.

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