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The character "瀛" is structured with the water radical (氵) on the left and the phonetic component "嬴" on the right, indicating its semantic association with water. Etymologically, it originally denoted the sea or ocean in early Chinese texts, often appearing in classical literature and mythological contexts such as the fabled island "瀛洲". Over time, its usage became more restricted to literary or compounded terms, where it maintains its reference to expansive bodies of water, while its general frequency in common language has declined. The character's form has consistently retained these components without significant alteration.
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东瀛是日本的别称。
瀛洲是传说中的仙岛。
这本书介绍了东瀛的文化。
轮船航行在浩瀚的瀛海上。
古代诗人常吟咏瀛洲的美景。
瀛台是北京中南海内的建筑。
他的思想如瀛海般宽广深邃。
学者们对瀛洲的具体位置争论不休。