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The character 凤, denoting the mythical phoenix, traces its etymology to an early pictorial representation of a crested bird, which crystallized into the traditional form 鳳, a compound character integrating the semantic radical 鳥 for "bird" with the phonetic component 凡. Originally designating the male half of the fenghuang pair, its application gradually expanded to encompass the entire celestial creature, evolving into a potent symbol of imperial consorts and broader auspicious ideals. The simplified iteration 凤 modifies this structure by substituting the bird radical with 又, a graphical alteration that streamlines writing while maintaining the character's enduring cultural connotations of harmony and renewal.
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我喜欢凤凰。
我喜欢吃凤梨。
凤凰的羽毛很漂亮。
公园里有凤凰雕像。
她戴着美丽的凤冠。
凤凰在传说中能重生。
这幅画描绘了凤凰展翅。
在古代文化中，凤凰象征吉祥和幸福。