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The character '显', originating from its traditional form '顯' that combines the semantic component '頁' indicating something prominent or related to the head with '㬎' contributing notions of brightness, initially conveyed the idea of being bright or conspicuous. Over centuries, its meaning broadened from describing physical luminosity to encompassing actions such as showing or manifesting, as well as states of being evident or obvious. This evolution in usage reflects a transition from concrete visual prominence to more abstract concepts of visibility and understanding. The simplified form '显' preserves the elemental association with light through its upper component '日' (sun), while structurally condensing the character.
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这个问题很明显。
他显得很高兴。
显示器坏了。
她的成绩很显著。
显影液用于冲洗照片。
这幅画显示了春天的美丽。
在显微镜下观察细胞。
他的贡献在历史上显得尤为重要。