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Composed of the semantic element "日" meaning sun and the phonetic element "吾", the character "晤" originally conveyed concepts related to brightness or illumination, which informed its early use in contexts of clarity or daylight. This association with light naturally extended to interpersonal encounters, leading to its meaning of meeting face-to-face, specifically implying a conversation where ideas are brought to light. Over centuries, the character's usage shifted to emphasize the aspect of verbal exchange and mutual understanding during such meetings, solidifying its primary sense as a formal interview or discussion that facilitates realization or comprehension.
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我们明天会晤。
他们举行了正式会晤。
总统与大使亲切晤谈。
我们在办公室面晤了客户。
这次会晤促进了两国的合作。
经过多次晤谈，双方达成了协议。
在友好的气氛中，两国领导人进行了坦诚的会晤。
鉴于当前形势，双方决定推迟原定的高层晤面。