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The character "欣" has consistently expressed the concept of joy or gladness throughout its historical usage, with its etymology reflected in the structural combination of the components "斤" and "欠". The element "斤" originally represented a tool such as an axe, while "欠" depicted a figure with an open mouth, conveying an idea of breath or expression, so their union suggests an audible or exhalative manifestation of delight. This semantic core of pleased contentment has remained unchanged over time, with the character reliably employed in classical and modern contexts to denote appreciation or heartfelt happiness, maintaining its original form without significant structural evolution.
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我很欣赏他的画。
孩子们欣喜地打开了礼物。
他欣然接受了我们的邀请。
听到这个好消息，她感到十分欣慰。
我们怀着欣慰的心情观看了演出。
欣赏自然美景能让人心情愉悦。
他对自己取得的进步感到欣慰。
欣闻贵公司业务蒸蒸日上，我们感到由衷的高兴。