Definitions
felicity; blessing
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The character 禠 is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the radical 礻 (spirit, altar) and the phonetic component 虒. The radical categorizes it within the semantic domain of religious rites, divine omens, and spiritual blessings, while the phonetic determines its pronunciation. Semantically, it conveys happiness, good fortune, or blessings bestowed by spiritual entities. This reflects an etymological connection where prosperity was viewed as a consequence of divine favor. Classical texts employ it as a noun for auspicious occurrences or acts of divine benevolence.
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