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The character "盛" is composed of the phonetic component "成" above the semantic component "皿", a vessel, indicating its original meaning related to filling a container to capacity. This structure reflects an etymology centered on the act of containing or holding within a receptacle, which formed the basis for its early use denoting fullness. From this concrete sense of a vessel being full, the character's meaning broadened to abstract concepts of abundance and prosperity, such as describing a flourishing age or a sumptuous occasion, and further extended to convey intensity, as in vigorous emotions or widespread influence.
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公园里的花盛开了。
她盛装出席晚会。
这个地区盛产水果。
他们举行了盛大的婚礼。
这种风格现在很盛行。
感谢您的盛情款待。
观众盛赞这场表演。
节日期间盛况空前。