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The character "焕", originally inscribed in its traditional form as "煥", integrates the fire radical (火) with the phonetic component "奂", a combination that from its inception conveyed notions of brightness and splendor. Etymologically, it described physical radiance, such as the glow of flames or light, but its application gradually extended to metaphorical realms, encompassing intellectual clarity, vibrant energy, and the concept of renewal. This semantic shift is evident in phrases like "焕发", which conveys a radiating vitality, and "焕然一新", indicating a complete and luminous transformation. Although the character's visual representation has been altered through simplification, its fundamental structure and the enduring association with luminosity and rejuvenation have persisted across its historical usage.
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他的笑容焕发光彩。
新油漆让墙壁焕发光泽。
运动后他精神焕发。
这个设计焕发现代感。
她的新发型焕发青春活力。
通过改革，企业焕发了新生。
文化节让古老小镇焕发魅力。
教育投入使乡村学校焕发新貌。