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Composed of the semantic element "气" for air and the phonetic element "分", the character "氛" originally denoted atmospheric signs or vapors considered omens in early Chinese literature, reflecting a worldview where the air held prognostic significance. Its usage evolved from this specific sense of portentous air to a more general reference to the atmosphere or mood of a situation, gradually losing its association with divination. Over centuries, the character became primarily employed in modern compounds like "气氛" to indicate the prevailing ambiance or emotional tone of a setting, marking a shift from a specialized term to a common descriptor for environmental and social feel.
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这里的氛围很轻松。
聚会的气氛非常热烈。
办公室的工作氛围很紧张。
节日给城市带来了欢乐的氛围。
紧张的气氛让每个人都感到压力。
通过装饰，我们营造了温馨的家庭氛围。
在讨论中，积极的气氛有助于达成共识。
尽管外部环境嘈杂，但图书馆内依然保持着宁静的学术氛围。