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韶 is a phono-semantic compound: the radical 音 (sound/music) provides its meaning, while 召 gives its pronunciation. Originally, it referred specifically to the legendary music of the sage King Shun. Over time, its sense broadened to include general ideas of beauty, harmony, and excellence, often evoking springtime or youthful prime. Consequently, it commonly appears in terms describing splendid youth or glorious spring, evolving from a specific historical reference to a general aesthetic term for one’s finest hour.
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韶华很宝贵，莫要虚度。
她的名字里有一个韶字。
韶山是毛泽东的故乡。
那段韶光令人终生难忘。
他正处在人生最美好的韶年。
音乐会上响起了韶乐般的旋律。
回忆中的韶景总带着一层温暖的滤镜。
与浮华的喧嚣相比，我更爱这乡间的韶秀。