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The character "赏" derives from its traditional form "賞", structured with the phonetic element "尚" suggesting esteem or high regard, and the semantic component "貝" representing currency or value, reflecting an original sense of conferring material rewards. Initially centered on the bestowal of tangible prizes or monetary gifts, its meaning gradually expanded to include the recognition of merit or quality, thereby encompassing acts of appreciation and aesthetic enjoyment. This semantic development shows a movement from concrete compensation to abstract valuation, where the character came to denote both the giving of rewards and the cultivated act of admiring or discerning worth, all while maintaining its foundational link to concepts of value and esteem.
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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。