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The character "昌" originates from a structural composition featuring the element for sun (日), duplicated to visually emphasize the concept of intense sunlight, which initially conveyed the specific meaning of brilliant illumination. This etymological foundation anchored the character in associations with light and clarity, from which its meaning expanded over centuries to encompass more abstract notions of flourishing, vigor, and prosperity. The semantic shift from literal brightness to metaphorical thriving is reflected in its application within classical and modern compounds, such as "昌盛" for prosperity or "昌言" for wise speech, indicating a conceptual evolution where radiant light became synonymous with auspicious success and cultural vitality. Its consistent graphical form, built upon the reiterated sun component, has served to perpetuate this intrinsic connection between luminosity and prosperous growth throughout the character's historical use in the language.
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这个地方很昌盛。
昌明的时代到来了。
国家昌盛，人民安康。
经济昌隆，生活改善。
昌平区的风景很美丽。
市场昌盛吸引了许多投资。
只有社会稳定，国家才能昌盛发展。
昌言议政是民主社会的重要特征。