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The character 炬, structured with the fire radical 火 alongside the component 巨, originated as a term for a torch fabricated from bundled reeds or straw saturated with combustible oil. Its etymology as a phono-semantic compound merges the semantic field of fire with a phonetic element that also implicitly conveys a sense of scale or magnitude. Initially denoting this specific handheld illuminant, the meaning of 炬 gradually extended to encompass any bright flame or luminous device, and later progressed into metaphorical domains, such as symbolizing enlightenment, guidance, or ceremonial fire in contemporary usage. While its graphical form has maintained stability, the semantic range of the character has appreciably expanded from its concrete, utilitarian beginnings.
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他拿着火炬跑步。
火炬照亮了道路。
运动员高举着火炬。
火炬在黑暗中显得特别明亮。
他的话语像火炬一样点燃了希望。
考古学家用火炬探索古老的洞穴。
尽管风雨交加，火炬依然熊熊燃烧。
火炬的象征意义在开幕式上得到了充分体现。