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As a phono-semantic compound, the character 赏 (traditionally written 賞) combines 尚 (shàng) on top, which provides the phonetic element and conveys esteem, with the radical 贝 (bèi) below. The latter, depicting a cowrie shell used as ancient currency, ties the character to money, wealth, and material value. Originally, it meant a superior bestowing wealth, land, or valuable gifts upon a subordinate as a reward for merit. This concept of granting something valuable later expanded to include the appreciation of beautiful or worthy things, leading to its secondary meaning of admiring or deeply enjoying art, scenery, or performances.
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我非常欣赏这幅画。
春天我们去赏花。
中秋节晚上我们赏月。
我们在公园观赏风景。
老师奖赏了优秀学生。
皇帝赏赐了他很多宝物。
请您赏脸参加我的生日聚会。
鉴赏艺术品需要专业知识。