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琬 is a phono-semantic compound character within the category of precious stones. Its semantic radical 王 (wáng) on the left represents jade (玉, yù), placing it in the domain of gems and minerals. The right component 宛 (wǎn) provides the phonetic element for pronunciation. The character specifically denotes a type of lustrous, high-quality jade, historically characterized by a rounded top or fine, smooth texture. This structure pairs the jade classifier with a phonetic element to identify this particular variety of gemstone.
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