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The character 晒 (shài) is a phono-semantic compound with the sun radical 日 (rì) on the left, indicating its association with sunlight, and the phonetic component 西 (xī) on the right. Its traditional form, 曬, pairs the sun radical with the more complex phonetic component 麗 (lì). The core meaning refers to the action of exposing items like damp clothes, crops, or books to the sun to dry them or prevent mildew. This extends to the act of humans or animals basking in sunlight for warmth. In modern colloquial use, it has come to mean publicly showcasing personal achievements or possessions online.
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我喜欢晒太阳。
妈妈把衣服晒在阳台上。
晒过的被子很暖和。
夏天晒太阳要注意防晒。
他经常在朋友圈晒美食。
晒黑了的皮肤看起来更健康。
为了避免晒伤，她涂了防晒霜。
尽管天气炎热，他还是坚持晒完了所有谷物。