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The character "寿", signifying longevity, originates from conceptual representations that visually linked the idea of extended life with imagery of aged persons and the passage of time. Its traditional form, "壽", is structurally composed of elements that allude to old age and measurement, such as the component "耂", a variant of "老" meaning old, combined with "寸", a character associated with a hand or a unit of measure, together suggesting the careful tending to life's duration. While this core meaning of long life has persisted unchanged through centuries, the character's usage broadened from merely describing lifespan to being employed in a variety of auspicious expressions and cultural practices, particularly those surrounding birthdays and the conferring of blessings, thereby enriching its semantic field without diluting its primary connotation.
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寿司很好吃。
奶奶今年过八十大寿。
爷爷喜欢练太极拳来长寿。
生日宴会上有一个大寿桃。
人们用松鹤延年图祝福长寿。
送给老人的寿礼要用心挑选。
这位百岁寿星身体依然硬朗。
在传统文化中，寿与健康紧密相连。