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The character "祈" is structured as a phono-semantic compound, combining the semantic element "示", which pertains to spiritual and ritual matters, with the phonetic element "斤" that historically indicated its pronunciation. Etymologically, it derives from contexts of religious ceremony where invocations and sacrifices were made, with the "斤" component possibly representing a ritual tool like an axe used in such practices. Over centuries, its core meaning shifted from specifically denoting prayers or supplications to divine forces to encompassing more general expressions of earnest hope or request, reflecting a widening application from religious appeals to secular desires for favorable outcomes.
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她每天祈祷平安。
我祈求明天是个好天气。
他在寺庙里虔诚地祈福。
人们纷纷祈愿世界和平。
这场仪式是为了祈雨。
我们为他的健康祈祷。
他的成功是众人祈盼的结果。
如果诚心祈愿，梦想也许就会实现。