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玲 is a phono-semantic compound with the semantic component 王 (the combining form of the jade radical 玉) and the phonetic component 令. It originally described the clear, tinkling sound of jade pieces striking together. Over time, as jade came to symbolize purity, elegance, and value, the character developed secondary meanings of cleverness, nimbleness, and delicate beauty, leading to its common use in female names and adjectives for exquisite things.
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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。