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The character 鲜, traditional 鮮, combines the fish radical 鱼 (yú) with the sheep component 羊 (yáng). This pairing reflects the culinary prestige of both animals, as fish and lamb were prized for their rich, distinctive flavors. Together, they form an ideogram for intense umami or deliciousness, evoking the taste of freshly caught or butchered meat. From this literal sense of premium flavor, the meaning broadened to denote freshness, and later extended to describe bright, vibrant colors and newly produced things.
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这牛奶很新鲜。
她买了一些鲜花。
海鲜的味道真鲜美。
他的观点非常鲜明。
这种水果鲜有人知。
这幅画的色彩鲜明亮丽。
他向我们讲述了鲜为人知的历史。
这种现象在当今社会已屡见不鲜。