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The character "甜" originates from the conceptual combination of the component "舌", representing the tongue, and "甘", denoting sweetness, thereby forming a compound ideograph that directly evokes the sensory experience of taste. This structural composition has remained consistent over time, firmly linking the character to its foundational meaning. Initially used strictly to describe the literal sensation of sweet flavors, such as those of sugar or fruit, the term gradually extended its semantic range to encompass metaphorical sweetness, applying to kind words, pleasant circumstances, and general delight. This evolution reflects a natural progression from concrete sensory description to broader abstract application, all while preserving its core association with agreeable sensations.
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这西瓜很甜。
她的笑容很甜美。
蜂蜜的味道是甜的。
他给我讲了一个甜蜜的故事。
童年回忆总是带着甜味。
苦尽甘来，生活先苦后甜。
这份成功的喜悦格外甜美。
他用甜言蜜语哄她开心。