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The character "侈" is structured with the "亻" radical representing a person alongside "多" meaning many, forming a semantic compound that originally indicated a person's excess or abundance. Its early meaning focused on extravagant behavior and lavishness, often carrying negative implications of wastefulness. Over time, the core sense of excess persisted, while its usage broadened to form terms such as "侈谈" for boastful speech and "奢侈" for luxury, maintaining its association with overabundance in relation to human conduct.
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他的生活太奢侈了。
避免奢侈是一种美德。
侈靡的风气不可长。
她的消费比过去更奢侈。
我们不应该追求奢侈的生活。
奢侈的习惯会导致财务问题。
社会上的奢侈现象令人担忧。
过度奢侈不仅浪费资源，还败坏风气。