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As a phono-semantic compound, 翔 pairs the semantic radical 羽 (feathers) with the phonetic component 羊 (yáng), directly linking it to birds. Its core meaning originally described the circular soaring or gliding of birds with wings outstretched, a distinct motion from rapid flapping. This sense later generalized to include broader flight and hovering. The character also carries an auspicious connotation, symbolizing success, smooth progress, or a promising future. In some classical texts, 翔 was occasionally used as a loanword for the idea of looking back or reviewing, though the primary association with soaring flight remains dominant today.
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小鸟在天空飞翔。
翔翔是个好名字。
他提供了翔实的资料。
纪录片内容翔实可信。
风筝在风中自由翔舞。
科学家翔实记录了实验数据。
这位记者报道新闻力求翔实。
在虚拟现实中，我们可以翔游于古代城市。