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璋 (zhāng) is a phono-semantic compound referring to an ancient jade ceremonial artifact, typically shaped as a half-tablet or blade with a pointed, slanted tip. Its semantic radical 王 represents 玉 (yù), jade, placing it within the category of carved precious stone objects used by early Chinese elites. The phonetic component 章 (zhāng) provides the pronunciation. Historically, these jade tablets were employed in important state rituals, sacrificial ceremonies, and diplomatic exchanges. In classical literature, 璋 often symbolizes nobility, purity, and the birth of a male heir.
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这是我送给他的玉璋。
他的名字里有一个璋字。
这块古玉璋的纹饰很精美。
古代典礼中会用到玉璋。
璋和圭都是重要的礼器。
他的品德如圭璋般纯洁无瑕。
考古学家发现了商代的玉璋。
璋的形制体现了古人的宇宙观。