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The character "凰" developed as part of the term "凤凰", representing a mythological bird akin to the phoenix, where it initially denoted the female counterpart to the male "凤". Its etymology is tied to the phonetic component "皇", meaning sovereign, which imbues the character with a sense of majesty, while structurally it incorporates the radical "几", a classification element that does not directly signify avian traits but aids in character differentiation. Over time, the specific gender distinction of "凰" has diminished as "凤凰" coalesced into a single symbol of auspiciousness and renewal, leading to the character's contemporary usage almost exclusively within that compound or in poetic contexts, rather than as an independent lexical unit.
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凤凰是一种美丽的鸟。
我看到了一只凤凰。
传说中凤凰会重生。
凤凰在古代文化中很重要。
这幅画上有一只金色的凤凰。
凤凰象征着吉祥和幸福。
在神话故事里，凤凰生活在仙境中。
艺术家们常常用凤凰来创作精美的艺术品。