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The grass component connects this character to plants or plant-based things.

reed
reed pond
reed (colloquial)
reed mat
Grandma spread a reed mat in the yard.
Many green reeds grow by the lake.
Grandpa wove a beautiful basket using reeds.
This reed pond is home to many water birds.
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Characters pronounced "wei".
Characters with radical "艹".