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The Chinese compound word **盛装 (shèngzhuāng)**, meaning "to dress formally/elaborately" or "elaborate attire," is formed through a semantic combination where each character contributes a key aspect of the overall meaning. The first character, **盛 (shèng)**, carries connotations of "grand," "flourishing," or "abundant," suggesting a sense of magnificence or fullness. The second character, **装 (zhuāng)**, means "attire," "clothing," or "to dress." When combined, they create a vivid conceptual blend where 盛 modifies 装, resulting in the meaning of "grand attire" or the act of "dressing in a splendid, formal manner," effectively capturing the idea of adorning oneself in one's finest or most elaborate clothing for a special occasion.

Word Definition - 盛装

shèng zhuāng (of a receptacle etc) to contain; splendid clothes; rich attire; one's Sunday best

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