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The character "玲" is structured with the jade radical 王 on the left, denoting its semantic connection to jade, and the phonetic component 令 on the right, which guides its pronunciation. Etymologically, it originally referred to the light, ringing sound emitted by jade pieces when struck together. From this auditory sense, its meaning expanded to describe objects or traits that are delicate, intricate, or clever, as seen in the compound "玲珑". While its early usage was specific to the properties of jade, the character later applied more broadly to convey notions of refinement and ingenuity, with its core structural arrangement unchanged.
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张玲是我的同学。
玲玲有一个可爱的玩具。
她的名字叫王玲。
她的声音很玲珑。
这个小铃铛玲珑剔透。
她玲珑的身材很适合跳舞。
那块玉石雕刻得玲珑别致。
这件工艺品的玲珑精巧令人赞叹不已。