Definitions
used in 瑪瑙|玛瑙[mǎ nǎo]
Etymology phono-semantic
jade
Semantic:
王
About
The character "瑙" is almost exclusively employed within the compound "玛瑙", where it denotes the gemstone agate, and its structure integrates the jade radical 王 to categorize it among precious stones while the component 匘 functions phonetically. The term "玛瑙" itself entered the Chinese lexicon through historical transliterations of foreign words for this mineral, likely tracing to Sanskrit origins. Throughout its usage, "瑙" has retained a fixed semantic role confined to this binomial, never developing separate meanings, and its graphical composition has remained largely unchanged, reflecting its specialized and consistent application.
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这块玛瑙很漂亮。
玛瑙是一种宝石。
我喜欢收集玛瑙。
他在河边捡到一块玛瑙。
这块玛瑙比那块更光滑。
因为玛瑙很珍贵，所以价格很高。
如果你去珠宝店，就能看到各种玛瑙制品。
玛瑙的形成需要经过漫长的时间和水流冲刷。