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The character "繁" is structured with the phonetic component "敏" positioned above the semantic component "糸", which denotes silk threads, thereby associating the character with concepts of interconnected multiplicity and complexity. Its original meaning centered on "numerous" or "abundant", describing physical profusion, and over time its semantic scope expanded to encompass abstract notions such as "intricate" and "prosperous", evidenced in later compounds like "繁琐" for convoluted details and "繁华" for vibrant flourish.
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他的工作很繁忙。
这座城市十分繁华。
这些规定过于繁琐。
市场经济繁荣稳定。
她每天面对繁重的家务。
这种植物在温暖气候中繁衍。
这个程序的步骤非常繁复。
在全球化背景下，文化交往日益频繁。