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The character 焰 is a phono-semantic compound with the fire radical 火 on the left, indicating its connection to fire, heat, and combustion. The right component, 臽, serves as the phonetic element. Its primary meaning is a physical flame, the visible, glowing part of a fire. This sense extended to denote a large blaze or inferno, emphasizing intense heat or a towering fire. Over time, the meaning broadened metaphorically to express fierce emotion, powerful momentum, or a dominating presence, shifting from the tangible property of fire to an abstract concept of intensity or power.
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火焰很明亮。
焰火在夜空中绽放。
他的气焰很嚣张。
蜡烛的火焰在跳动。
火焰的温度非常高。
焰火虽然美丽，但也很危险。
当他看到火焰时，立刻跑了过去。
那场大火的光焰照亮了半边天。