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The character "祝" originated in early ritual contexts, where it specifically referred to the act of praying or invoking blessings, a function clearly illustrated by its composition of the "示" radical, denoting matters related to altars or the spirit world, combined with "兄", which in its earliest form represented a kneeling figure with an open mouth engaged in incantation. This structural etymology points directly to its primary use by ritual officiants who spoke prayers for divine favor. Over time, the semantic scope of "祝" expanded beyond strictly religious ceremonies to encompass more secular expressions of good will and positive intent, as seen in its application within words for congratulating or offering blessings, marking a transition from sacred invocation to commonplace well-wishing.
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祝你生日快乐！
我祝你健康。
我们祝贺他成功。
她祝愿世界和平。
在婚礼上，大家祝福新人。
我衷心祝你早日康复。
祝你在新的工作中一切顺利。
尽管面临困难，我们仍祝愿项目圆满成功。