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The character "勃" is structured with the component "力" meaning strength or force alongside "孛", which historically functioned as a phonetic element but may also contribute a sense of sudden emergence or vigorous growth. This combination effectively conveys its core meaning of a sudden, energetic rise or flourishing action. Its traditional form is identical in structure, maintaining these components without simplification. In classical usage, it frequently described the vigorous sprouting of plants or the abrupt eruption of events, often captured in the binome "勃然" to depict a sudden change in manner or appearance. Over time, while retaining this sense of dynamic vigor, its application broadened into more abstract and metaphorical realms, such as describing the rapid development of affairs or a thriving state, as seen in terms like "蓬勃" for lush vitality or "勃兴" for a vigorous rise.
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经济蓬勃发展。
他勃然站起来。
市场充满蓬勃活力。
他的创造力突然勃发。
新兴产业正在勃兴。
在困境中，他勃发了斗志。
勃艮第地区以葡萄酒闻名。
勃起功能障碍需要治疗。