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The simplified character 郁 serves as a phonetic loan for the complex traditional character 鬱, though it originally stood alone as an independent character meaning “elegant” or “refined,” formed from the components 有 and 阝. The traditional 鬱 is structurally dense, incorporating elements such as 林 (forest), which evokes lush, thick vegetation or the strong fragrance of blooming flowers. From this sense of physical density, its meaning extended to describe psychological states, feelings of being pent-up, depressed, gloomy, or emotionally stagnant. The simplified form 郁 now合并这些含义, representing both dense, fragrant environments and heavy, melancholic emotions depending on context.
Example Sentences Hide
郁金香很美。
我今天有点郁闷。
咖啡的味道很浓郁。
她的眼神中带着忧郁。
他心中郁结着烦恼。
夏天的夜晚非常郁热。
森林里弥漫着浓郁的木香。
长期忧郁可能导致心理健康问题。