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The character "炫" is structured with the fire radical (火) on the left, indicating its fundamental association with light and illumination, and the component "玄" on the right, which historically provided phonetic guidance while also contributing a sense of profound or dark mystery. Its original meaning centered on the intense, dazzling quality of light, such as the glare from a flame or the lustrous sheen of jade. Over time, this core concept of visually overpowering brightness extended metaphorically into the social and behavioral realm, giving rise to the prevalent modern meaning of an overt and conspicuous display aimed at attracting admiration, thus shifting from a description of pure physical light to one of deliberate personal showcasing.
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他的新车很炫。
别总炫耀你的成绩。
灯光效果非常炫目。
他喜欢炫技，但不实用。
这款游戏的特效太炫酷了。
她在社交媒体上炫富。
虚拟世界的色彩炫得让人晕眩。
他用华丽的辞藻炫示，只为博取眼球。