Definitions
(verb)
to enjoy; to benefit from
(verb)
to have the use of
Etymology
Originally a pictograph of a temple or a shrine. The meaning later shifted to "food offering" and "enjoy".
About
The character 享 originally represented the ceremonial act of presenting offerings, with its form conceptually tied to a structure for rituals. Its meaning gradually shifted from the specific action of sacrifice to the more general concept of receiving favor or benefit, as the offerings were intended to invoke blessings. This evolution led to the modern sense of enjoying or possessing advantages, a semantic development that connects the ritual act with its perceived outcome. The character's structure has remained consistent, retaining elements that allude to its historical context of worship and the subsequent reception of grace.
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我在公园享受阳光。
他分享了他的故事。
我们享受美味的晚餐。
公民享有基本权利。
她喜欢分享她的快乐。
孩子们在沙滩上享受玩耍的时光。
这个品牌享有很高的声誉。
退休后，他打算享清福，周游世界。