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蔚 is a phono-semantic compound with the radical 艹 (grass/vegetation) on top, indicating a plant-related meaning, and the phonetic component 尉 (military officer) below, which provides its pronunciation. Originally, it referred to a specific herbaceous plant, like a type of sagebrush. From this literal meaning, it expanded to describe the appearance of dense, lush vegetation, and later generalized in literary usage to characterize anything abundant, elaborate, or richly ornate, such as a vibrant cultural atmosphere or intricate literature.
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天空一片蔚蓝。
大海蔚蓝广阔。
蔚蓝的湖水很清。
我喜欢蔚蓝的颜色。
远处森林蔚然茂盛。
蔚蓝的天空下鸟儿飞。
他的花园蔚为繁茂。
科学家研究蔚蓝海洋的生态。