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The character 罡 is structured with the component 罒, originating from 网 meaning 'net,' above 正 meaning 'correct,' forming a compound that etymologically implies a 'correct net' or 'aligned net.' This structure was applied in early Chinese astronomical contexts to designate the celestial net of the Big Dipper, leading to its use in Daoist cosmology where it refers to specific heavenly stems or stars. Over centuries, its meaning narrowed from a broader celestial reference to a specialized term denoting astrological forces and principles within esoteric systems, with the components' literal senses of net and correctness becoming opaque in modern usage.
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天罡星很明亮。
他的名字叫李罡。
北斗七星中有天罡。
天罡方位在古代很重要。
道士常常提到天罡星。
根据传说，天罡星能辟邪。
在风水学中，天罡位需谨慎处理。
天罡之气被认为具有强大的力量。