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The character 神 is structurally composed of the semantic component 示, which denotes matters related to altars or the divine, and the phonetic component 申, which historically represented lightning and conveyed a sense of extension. In its early usage, 神 specifically referred to spiritual entities or gods thought to influence natural phenomena. As Chinese thought developed, the term's application broadened to include various deities and supernatural forces, and later it acquired more abstract meanings such as the human spirit, consciousness, or the fundamental principle of divinity in philosophical and religious contexts.
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神话故事很有趣。
她的眼神很温柔。
精神健康很重要。
这个地方很神秘。
他的神经非常敏感。
比赛进行得神速。
他表现出惊人的神采。
艺术家追求作品的神韵。