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Etymology
Originally a pictograph of a temple or a shrine. The meaning later shifted to "food offering" and "enjoy".
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The character 享 is an ideogrammatic compound depicting an ancient ancestral temple or shrine where rituals were performed. Its upper part represents the roof and structure of the shrine, while the lower sections relate to the presentation of offerings to spirits or ancestors. Originally, the character specifically meant the solemn act of presenting food, wine, or other offerings to deities or ancestors during worship to seek blessings. Over time, the meaning shifted from the act of offering to the deities' reception of it, and eventually broadened to the human experience of receiving benefits. Today, 享 denotes enjoying rights, sharing privileges, or experiencing positive benefits and comforts.
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我在公园享受阳光。
他分享了他的故事。
我们享受美味的晚餐。
公民享有基本权利。
她喜欢分享她的快乐。
孩子们在沙滩上享受玩耍的时光。
这个品牌享有很高的声誉。
退休后，他打算享清福，周游世界。