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The character "祥" is etymologically linked to ancient ritual practices, constructed from the semantic component 礻, a variant of 示 associated with spiritual or sacrificial altars, and the component 羊, meaning sheep, which serves both phonetic and symbolic purposes due to the animal's role in auspicious offerings. Originally denoting concrete signs of divine favor or omens obtained through divination, its meaning progressively extended to abstract notions of general good fortune, prosperity, and benevolent outcomes, reflecting a cultural assimilation of ritual symbolism into everyday expressions of hope and well-being. While its traditional form has remained unchanged, the character's structural consistency underscores the perpetuation of its foundational elements across time.
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这个图案很吉祥。
节日气氛很祥和。
祥瑞的征兆出现了。
他的脸上带着祥和的笑容。
这座城市充满祥和的气息。
祥云环绕着山顶。
在传统文化中，龙是祥瑞的象征。
奶奶的目光非常慈祥。