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The character "罡" finds its etymological roots in ancient Chinese astronomical terminology, originally designating specific stars within the Big Dipper constellation, and its structural composition merges the semantic element "网", implying a net or enclosure, with the component "正", which contributes both phonetic and conceptual associations with correctness and alignment. Over time, its application extended beyond celestial reference to embody principles of moral steadfastness and metaphysical force in Taoist cosmology, reflecting a semantic expansion from concrete observation to abstract ideology. The visual form, presenting as "四" over "正", is a conventionalized representation where the top element historically derives from "网", though this connection is no longer transparent in contemporary script. This character has maintained a relatively narrow lexical field, with its core conception shifting from an astronomical marker to a symbol of rigid virtue and spiritual potency.
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天罡星很明亮。
他的名字叫李罡。
北斗七星中有天罡。
天罡方位在古代很重要。
道士常常提到天罡星。
根据传说，天罡星能辟邪。
在风水学中，天罡位需谨慎处理。
天罡之气被认为具有强大的力量。