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The character "芒" originated as a pictographic representation of the sharp, hair-like awn found on the grains of plants like barley or wheat, a concept clearly conveyed through its structure which combines the grass radical "艹" with the phonetic component "亡". In its traditional form, this composition remains unchanged, consistently pointing to its botanical origins as a descriptor for pointed botanical extremities. Over time, the meaning of "芒" extended metaphorically from these natural points to describe anything similarly sharp and fine, such as the tip of a blade or a ray of light, and further evolved into more abstract applications, conveying a sense of blurred vision or hazy confusion, as in "光芒" for radiant light or "芒然" for a state of being bewildered or absent-minded.
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这个芒果很甜。
妈妈买了很多芒果。
太阳发出耀眼的光芒。
他的眼神里闪烁着智慧的光芒。
稻田里长满了金黄的芒草。
这把刀的锋芒十分锐利。
在黑暗中，一线光芒带来了希望。
尽管生活充满荆棘，他依然保持着内心的光芒。