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The character "瑞" structurally integrates the semantic radical "玉", denoting jade, with the phonetic element "耑", which guides its pronunciation, and initially represented jade tokens employed in ritual contexts as emblems of sovereign authority and celestial endorsement. Its meaning progressively transitioned from these tangible ceremonial objects to encompass abstract ideas of auspicious signs and propitious indicators, mirroring the persistent cultural linkage between jade and virtuous qualities. In modern language, it functions primarily as an adjective describing something as lucky or favorable, retaining through its form an etymological association with the esteemed substance of jade.
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瑞士是一个美丽的国家。
瑞丽是云南的一个城市。
我朋友住在浙江瑞安。
昨晚下了一场瑞雪。
房间里充满了瑞气。
龙是中国古代的瑞兽。
彩虹被认为是瑞兆。
瑞金是红色旅游的重要地点。