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The character "熙" derives from early associations with light and heat, structurally represented by the fire radical "灬" at its base, which points to an original sense of warming or drying. Its meaning gradually broadened from these tangible references to include abstract notions of brightness, prosperity, and bustling activity, a transition observable in classical literature and contemporary usage. The traditional form of the character, consisting of "巸" positioned above the fire element, has maintained its composition over time, with the component "巸" contributing to both sound and meaning, although the exact etymological details are not uniformly agreed upon. This semantic expansion from physical attributes to metaphorical qualities aligns with broader trends in the development of Chinese characters.
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我的同学叫李熙。
熙熙喜欢看书。
早上市场很熙攘。
康熙年间国家富强。
公园里游人熙攘，笑语不断。
熙和的春日，我们去郊游了。
这座城市以其熙攘的夜生活而闻名。
在熙来攘往的火车站，他迷失了方向。