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The character "酣" derives from the semantic component 酉, denoting wine or alcohol, combined with 甘, which suggests sweetness, thereby originally conveying the pleasurable state of alcohol-induced intoxication. Its structural composition has remained consistent, reflecting this core association with inebriation through the interplay of its parts. Initially, the term specifically described being thoroughly drunk, but its application gradually extended to metaphorically represent any activity pursued with full absorption and intensity, such as in references to sound sleep or fierce battle, indicating a shift from literal drunkenness to a broader notion of deep immersion. This evolution in meaning illustrates how the character's usage adapted to express vigorous engagement beyond its original context.
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小宝宝在酣睡。
他们酣饮到深夜。
比赛进行得十分酣畅。
战士们正在酣战。
他酣睡了一整个下午。
欢聚之后，大家酣饮畅谈。
这场篮球赛双方酣战至加时赛。
尽管外面下着大雨，他仍酣然入睡。