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The character "贺", with its traditional form "賀", is structurally composed of "加" meaning to add and "貝" symbolizing wealth, an etymology that conveys the idea of contributing value or presenting gifts in a celebratory context. This foundational structure has informed its consistent meaning centered on congratulation and celebration, reflecting a long-standing association with augmenting joy during festive events such as weddings or achievements. The semantic focus has remained stable, emphasizing the act of offering praise or material tokens to honor and enhance prosperous occasions, directly aligned with its original compositional logic.
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祝贺你取得成功。
我衷心祝贺你的婚礼。
我们为他送上一份贺礼。
春节时人们互相道贺。
大家纷纷发来贺电表示庆祝。
他的公司开业，收到了很多贺信。
他在贺卡上写下了诚挚的祝福。
在庆功宴上，大家举杯向他致贺。