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The character "褒" derives its etymology from associations with clothing, evident in its structural composition where the "衣" radical, meaning garment, encloses the component "保", which likely provided phonetic guidance. Originally denoting a wide or loose robe, the term gradually shifted in meaning from this concrete object to the abstract action of praising or commending, a transition that may have been influenced by the metaphorical idea of adorning someone with honor. This semantic expansion reflects the character's adaptation over time, while its traditional form, with "衣" encompassing "保", has maintained a consistent orthographic representation throughout its historical use.
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这个词是褒义的。
老师褒奖了优秀学生。
他的行为受到大家的褒扬。
在报告中，他褒贬了各种观点。
这部电影获得了评论家的褒奖。
她以褒义的语言描述了这个故事。
历史学家对这位领袖的评价褒贬不一。
在颁奖典礼上，他慷慨陈词，褒扬了所有贡献者。