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The character "扬", whose traditional form is "揚", is structurally composed of the hand radical (扌) on the left, indicating an action performed by the hand, combined with the phonetic component "昜" on the right, which historically suggested its pronunciation. Its core etymology relates to the action of lifting or raising upwards, as seen in its early usage for physical acts like hoisting. Over time, this concrete sense expanded into more abstract and figurative applications, such as the dissemination or spreading of things like fame or dust, and further evolved to encompass meanings related to displaying or praising qualities. This progression from a specific physical gesture to a broader semantic field covering propagation and commendation reflects the character's functional adaptation within the language.
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红旗飘扬在空中。
老师表扬了学生。
他扬手打招呼。
我们要发扬传统。
扬帆起航的时候到了。
她的歌声扬名海外。
我们要扬弃旧观念。
他的事迹被广泛传扬。