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The character "华" originates from its traditional form "華", a construct that combines the grass radical 艹 with components suggesting proliferation and display, etymologically rooted in the concept of a flower in full bloom. Initially conveying the specific image of floral beauty, its meaning gradually expanded to describe anything splendid, ornate, or culturally refined, which led to its metaphorical use in expressing ideals of flourishing civilization. This semantic shift is encapsulated in its role within the term "中华", where it denotes a central and cultivated essence. The contemporary form "华" incorporates the phonetic element "化" while simplifying the structure, yet the character's enduring lexical journey from botanical reference to a bearer of cultural and national identity remains integral to its function.
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我爱中华。
这件衣服很华丽。
海外华人庆祝春节。
她度过了美好的年华。
华语是世界上使用人数最多的语言。
华灯初上，城市夜景很美。
他的才华在艺术领域得到了充分展现。
这座建筑华丽的外表下蕴含着深厚的历史。