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The traditional character "麗" incorporates the component "鹿" for deer, with its upper section representing antlers, and initially conveyed the concept of pairing or coupling, often linked to the dignified aspect of deer. Over time, its meaning broadened to prioritize notions of beauty and attractiveness. The simplified form "丽" arose from a cursive abstraction of the traditional character, retaining the upper element while discarding the "鹿" component. This structural change accompanied a semantic shift from literal pairing to abstract qualities of beauty, though the character retains a secondary sense of attachment or adherence in certain contexts.
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美丽的花园就在前面。
今天的天气非常风和日丽。
这座城市以华丽的建筑闻名。
她的新裙子看起来十分秀丽。
夕阳下的景色无比壮丽。
她既聪明又美丽，大家都很喜欢她。
文章用华丽的辞藻描绘了自然风光。
远处壮丽的山峰与秀丽的湖泊相映成趣。