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The character "祯", whose traditional form is "禎", is etymologically composed of the semantic component 示 (altar, to show) paired with 貞 (to divine) as its phonetic and conceptual element, originally conveying the sense of an auspicious sign or omen revealed through divination. Over time, its meaning shifted from this specific ritualistic context to a more generalized implication of good fortune, luck, and virtuous prosperity, often used in classical texts and proper names to denote a positive and fortunate quality. The character’s structure consistently reflects this auspicious connotation, with the "altar" radical anchoring it in the realm of signs and blessings, while its use has remained largely stable within literary and nominal contexts, preserving its association with positive fortune.
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他的名字叫张天祯。
王祯是个热心肠的人。
古籍中记载了祯祥的征兆。
这座城市以祯瑞的传说闻名。
父母为他取名"祯"是寓意吉祥。
在这个庆典上，大家都祈愿国泰民安，祯福永驻。
他们认为这些自然奇观是上天显示的祯应。
真正的祯安并非源于外部的征兆，而是内心的平和与坚定。