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昶 is a phono-semantic compound combining 日 (rì), the sun, with 永 (yǒng), meaning “forever,” which provides the phonetic element. The original sense is a long stretch of daylight, extending to meanings of brightness, clarity, or prolonged day. In classical texts, this broadened to suggest smoothness, continuous flow, or an unhindered state, often describing the seamless passage of time or a clear situation. Because it evokes longevity, brightness, and smooth progress, 昶 has often been used in personal names. The structure itself reflects the fusion of the sun with the idea of lengthening time.
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