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The character "幸" originated as a pictograph of shackles, representing confinement or penalty, yet its meaning transformed to signify the favorable circumstance of avoiding such a fate, thereby embracing notions of luck and contentment. Structurally derived from an image of bound restraints, its modern composition belies this earlier association with captivity, which gradually shifted toward positive interpretations of fortune and delight. This semantic progression from misfortune to good fortune is reflected in its usage as both a noun for happiness and a verb for rejoicing, while its written form has persisted without significant alteration across time.
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我今天很幸运。
他生活很幸福。
幸好我带了伞。
这次考试我很幸运。
他遇到不幸的事。
幸运的是，我们都平安。
她感到非常幸福和满足。
在困难中，我们幸好有彼此支持。