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The character 蛰, traditionally written as 蟄, combines the insect radical 虫 with the phonetic component 執, which conveys a sense of holding or restraining. This structure evokes the image of an insect confined by its environment during winter, referring to the biological process of hibernation. The character thus describes a state of concealment and dormancy, as creatures await the warmth of spring. It is most closely linked to the solar term Jingzhe, which marks the spring thunder that awakens these hidden animals from their seasonal sleep.
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惊蛰时节到了。
熊在冬天蛰伏。
昆虫惊蛰后苏醒。
他选择蛰居乡下。
蛰伏已久的他突然出现。
惊蛰时节，春雷始鸣。
公司在危机中蛰伏等待机会。
经过漫长的蛰伏期，艺术家终于创作出新作品。