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The character 琉 is structured with the jade radical 王 on the left and the phonetic component 流 on the right, signaling its relation to hard, jewel-like substances and its pronunciation. It entered the Chinese lexicon through the transliteration of the Sanskrit word "vaidūrya" for lapis lazuli, initially appearing exclusively in the compound 琉璃 to denote that colored glaze or gemstone. Later usage extended the character to geographical names such as 琉球, while its primary association remained with vitreous or mineral materials.
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我喜欢琉璃工艺品。
琉球群岛在日本附近。
这座寺庙有琉璃瓦屋顶。
琉璃比普通玻璃更绚丽。
艺术家精心制作琉璃雕塑。
参观者惊叹于琉璃的璀璨光芒。
琉球王国曾经是一个独立国家。
在阳光下，琉璃制品反射出五彩斑斓的光泽。