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The character "豪" finds its etymological origins in representing a bristled boar, a concept visually encapsulated by its structure which places the component for "high" (高) above that for "pig" (豕), initially denoting an animal of imposing physical presence. From this specific zoological reference, the term's application broadened metaphorically to describe entities exhibiting similar qualities of dominance and exceptional stature, such as influential leaders or manifestations of great power. This semantic progression effectively transferred the attributes of the animal to human and abstract realms, leading to its contemporary associations with heroism, formidable talent, and lavish abundance, while its graphical construction has persisted without significant alteration.
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这家酒店很豪华。
他买了一辆豪车。
他的性格很豪爽。
那位富豪非常有钱。
她的画风豪放不羁。
年轻人充满豪情壮志。
历史上有许多豪杰。
他的歌声豪迈而有力。