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The character 寰 is a phono-semantic compound originally meaning an extensive domain or royal territory surrounding an imperial capital. Its structure consists of the semantic radical 宀 (mián), signifying a roof or house, which implies an enclosed space or defined territory. The phonetic component 睘 (qióng) below determines its pronunciation. Over time, the meaning broadened from a specific royal enclosure to encompass the entire world or universe, as seen in compounds referring to the global sphere or mortal realm.
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寰球气候正在变暖。
我们生活在同一寰球。
寰宇中有无数星球。
他离开了悲惨的人寰。
寰球经济面临挑战。
科学家探索寰宇的奥秘。
这场灾难震撼了整个寰球。
在茫茫寰宇中，地球只是微尘。