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The character 丽 (lì) originates from the traditional form 麗, a phono-semantic compound with the deer radical 鹿 (lù) positioned below the upper component 丽. Its earliest depiction showed two deer together, leading to meanings related to pairs or companionship. As deer were seen as graceful animals, the sense evolved toward beauty, splendor, and elegance. The simplified form 丽 removes the deer radical, keeping only the upper component to represent beauty while significantly reducing the stroke count for simplicity.
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美丽的花园就在前面。
今天的天气非常风和日丽。
这座城市以华丽的建筑闻名。
她的新裙子看起来十分秀丽。
夕阳下的景色无比壮丽。
她既聪明又美丽，大家都很喜欢她。
文章用华丽的辞藻描绘了自然风光。
远处壮丽的山峰与秀丽的湖泊相映成趣。