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The character "荣" derives from its traditional form "榮", which combines the grass radical "艹" with a phonetic component that historically conveyed notions of light or flourishing, reflecting an initial meaning centered on the vibrant and prosperous state of plants, particularly the lush appearance of flowers in bloom. Over time, this tangible association with botanical vitality extended metaphorically to describe general prosperity and success in human affairs, eventually broadening to encompass abstract concepts of honor and glory within cultural and literary contexts. While the simplified form "荣" retains the plant radical alongside a modified phonetic element, the character's structural evolution mirrors its semantic shift from physical richness to social esteem, preserving a conceptual lineage that links natural abundance with achieved distinction.
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他感到非常光荣。
获得荣誉让我开心。
城市的繁荣离不开努力。
她以儿子的成就为荣。
如果他能获胜，那将是莫大的荣幸。
在繁荣的经济背景下，企业获得了光荣的发展。
这份荣誉是被全体团队共同赢得的。
尽管虚荣心有时会让人迷失，但真正的荣耀来自于内心的满足。