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熏 is formed from an ancient depiction of fragrant herbs placed inside a bag (東). The fire radical 灬 was added later, underscoring that the herbs were typically smoked with fire to release their aroma. This composition gives the character its literal meaning: to smoke or fumigate, a process used for preserving foodstuffs such as meat and fish. From this physical action, the sense expanded metaphorically to describe the slow, pervasive, and often unconscious influence that an environment, culture, or set of habits can exert on a person's character over time.
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熏肉很美味。
烟雾熏得我流泪。
厨房里熏满了腊肉的味道。
这种香薰有助眠效果。
长期吸烟会熏黑肺部。
他被名利熏昏了头脑。
茉莉花茶是用茉莉花香熏制的。
这种文化在长期的历史进程中熏染了一代又一代人。
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