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焕, written as 煥 in its traditional form, is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic radical is the fire radical 火 on the left, which grounds the meaning in concepts of light, heat, and brilliance. The right component, 奂 (traditional: 奐), provides the phonetic value. The core meaning describes a state of vivid radiance or shining brightness. This physical luminescence naturally extends metaphorically to describe a person's radiant appearance, a revitalized spirit, or the fresh, vibrant quality of something restored.
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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。