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神 is a phono-semantic compound. The left radical 礻, a pictograph of a sacrificial altar, places the character in the domain of gods, spirits, and the supernatural. The right component 申 gives the sound; its ancient form depicted a bolt of lightning, symbolizing expansion. The original meaning encompassed gods, deities, and the human soul. Later, the character's scope widened to include mental energy, attention, and facial expression, as reflected in compounds for mental state or vitality.
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神话故事很有趣。
她的眼神很温柔。
精神健康很重要。
这个地方很神秘。
他的神经非常敏感。
比赛进行得神速。
他表现出惊人的神采。
艺术家追求作品的神韵。
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