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The character "寐" has historically denoted the state of sleep, with its structure combining the roof radical 宀 to imply a sheltered resting place and the component 未, which primarily provides phonetic guidance while possibly evoking associations with dusk or conclusion. Etymologically, it has been consistently used in classical texts to refer to sleeping or falling asleep, maintaining this central meaning across centuries without substantial alteration. Over time, while its core definition remains tied to sleep, the character has developed a more literary resonance, often appearing in fixed expressions that convey subconscious yearnings or thoughts intertwined with the realm of dreams.
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他夜晚难以入寐。
她在梦寐里微笑。
婴儿安寐在摇篮中。
因为噪音他无法入寐。
尽管白天很累晚上他却难以入寐。
月光下她静寐如婴儿。
在那些孤独的夜晚他常因忧虑而无法入寐。
唯有在深沉的梦寐中他才能暂时忘却现实的烦恼。