榮

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honor, glory, thriving

榮 is a pictograph of two torches, and its original meaning is brightness or light. When torches are held high, others nearby can also be illuminated by their radiance. Therefore, 榮 later extended to mean prominence, success, and flourishing or lush growth.

Vocabulary of 榮

  • 榮譽 (honor)
  • 虛榮 (vanity)
  • 繁榮 (prosperous)

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