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The word "飨宴" is formed by combining two characters: "飨", which pictographically represents offering food to guests, derived from an ancient depiction of a person kneeling before a vessel of food, and "宴", which signifies a banquet, structured with the roof radical "宀" suggesting a sheltered gathering. Together, they semantically reinforce each other to denote a feast or banquet, with each character contributing its core meaning related to dining and entertainment.

Word Definition - 飨宴

xiǎng yàn feast; banquet; (fig.) a treat; a grand experience (for the senses, mind, or spirit)

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