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The character 旭, representing the rising sun or morning sunlight, is constructed from two components: the sun radical 日 and the element 九, which here functions phonetically but also carries a connotation of something bending or turning. This structure visually suggests the sun’s ascent, with the element 九 perhaps evoking the idea of the sun’s curved path over the horizon at dawn. Its meaning has remained closely tied to this luminous imagery, primarily denoting the early morning sun and, by extension, a sense of brightness and renewal. While its core meaning has been stable, its application has occasionally extended metaphorically to describe anything possessing a fresh, radiant, or vigorous quality, much like the dawn itself. The character’s traditional form is identical to its simplified version, having maintained this consistent structure throughout its documented history.
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我的同学叫旭东。
旭日从东方升起。
早晨的旭光真漂亮。
旭辉照亮了整个湖面。
我们早起看旭日东升。
在旭日初升的时刻，鸟儿开始歌唱。
旭日的温暖光芒带来了希望。
每当仰望旭日东升，我都感到充满活力。