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Composed of the semantic element "皿" denoting a vessel and the phonetic component "成" indicating pronunciation, the character "盛" originally conveyed the concrete action of filling a container to capacity, embodying a sense of fullness or containment. Over time, its semantic range broadened from this physical act to encompass abstract qualities such as abundance, prosperity, and vigorous flourishing, often applied to describe grand occasions or thriving periods. It also retained its verbal sense in contexts like serving food, maintaining a direct connection to its vessel-oriented origins, thereby illustrating a gradual shift from literal to figurative meanings while preserving its foundational link to the idea of plenitude.
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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。