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The character 霁, traditional 霽, is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic component 雨 (rain) connects it to weather, while the phonetic component 齐 (simplified) or 齊 (traditional) indicates the pronunciation. The primary meaning refers to the sky clearing after rain or snow. This concept is extended metaphorically to describe a person's demeanor, indicating a shift from anger to a calm, pleasant expression.
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