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The character "瑰" has maintained a consistent structure, composed of the semantic component "玉" (jade) on the left and the phonetic component "鬼" (ghost, spirit) on the right, a form preserved in its traditional variant. Its earliest applications were tied to its jade radical, specifically denoting a type of red or unusual jade known for its distinctive circular patterns. From this concrete origin describing a rare and peculiar stone, its meaning broadened to convey the qualities inherent in such an object, coming to signify things that are extraordinary, precious, or magnificent. This semantic expansion is evident in classical texts where it was used to describe exceptional talent or magnificent scenery, shifting the term from a specific material object to an abstract expression of high value and superlative beauty.
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玫瑰很美丽。
这些玫瑰是红色的。
夕阳下的景色很瑰丽。
敦煌壁画是艺术瑰宝。
这部电影情节瑰奇。
她的歌声如同瑰宝般珍贵。
不仅玫瑰芬芳，而且瑰丽动人。
通过对瑰奇现象的研究，科学家获得了新发现。