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瑗 is a phono-semantic compound: the left radical 王, a compressed form of 玉 (jade), provides the meaning, while the right component 爰 (yuán) suggests the pronunciation. The character names a large ceremonial jade disc with a central hole significantly larger than the surrounding jade rim, a feature that distinguishes it from other circular jade ornaments, where the hole is proportionally smaller. Due to the high cultural value of jade, 瑗 appears often in classical texts on ritual offerings and aristocratic dress, and it remains a popular given name, conveying elegance and preciousness.
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