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The character "昂" is structured with the sun radical "日" positioned above the component "卬", which historically provided both phonetic guidance and semantic association with lifting or raising. This composition originally conveyed the physical act of elevating one's head, often in relation to the sun, thereby establishing its core meaning of upward movement or elevation. Over time, its application expanded from describing literal posture to encompass abstract qualities such as high spirits or increased monetary value, reflecting a gradual shift from concrete to metaphorical use while maintaining its integral form.
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这个包包非常昂贵。
他精神昂扬地工作。
昂首挺胸地走路。
价格昂贵但质量好。
他激昂地发表了演讲。
虽然生活昂贵，但他依然乐观。
他昂然地面对困难。
在昂扬的斗志中，他们取得了胜利。