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瑶 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic radical 王 (on the left) denotes jade or precious stones, placing the character within the category of valuable minerals. The component 尧 (on the right) provides the phonetic element. The traditional form is written as 瑤, combining the same jade radical with the phonetic component 堯. Originally, the character refers to a fine, precious jade or beautiful gemstone. By extension, it is often used as an adjective to describe something exceedingly beautiful, pure, or precious. It also serves as the name for the Yao ethnic minority group in southern China and Southeast Asia.
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我有一串美丽的瑶珠。
瑶族文化很有特色。
传说中瑶池是西王母住的地方。
她精心熬了一锅瑶柱粥。
这件玉器雕工精湛，宛如瑶琳仙境。
他远赴广西研究瑶族医药。
那片被晨雾笼罩的山林，琼枝瑶叶，美不胜收。
她名字里的瑶字，寄托了父母对她如玉般温润美好的期望。