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The traditional character 聖 combines the ear 耳 (ěr), mouth 口 (kǒu), and either the phonetic component 呈 (chéng) or a ruler 王 (wáng) standing on earth. This structure portrays a wise leader with keen listening and authoritative speech. The simplified form 圣 replaces this with the unrelated components 又 (yòu, "right hand" or "again") and the earth radical 土 (tǔ). Its core meaning denotes ultimate wisdom and moral perfection, as seen in philosophers or emperors, later extending to religious concepts of holiness or sainthood.
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今天是圣诞节。
孔子是中国圣人。
耶路撒冷是圣城。
奥运圣火传递开始了。
皇帝颁布了圣旨。
她的心灵非常圣洁。
圣殿的仪式庄严肃穆。
圣人的教诲影响深远。