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The traditional character "璣" is structured with the jade radical 玉 on the left and the component 幾 on the right, the latter primarily providing phonetic guidance, while the simplified form "玑" replaces 幾 with the simpler 几 while keeping the jade radical. Etymologically, the character originally denoted a specific kind of jade or pearl, as reflected in classical compounds like "珠玑" for pearls and gems. Over centuries, its application broadened beyond material objects to technical astronomical contexts, such as in the term "璇玑", which came to refer to components of an astrolabe or celestial mechanisms. This shift from a concrete precious stone to an abstract technical term represents a notable change in its semantic range, though the jade radical continues to anchor its core association with valued objects.
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我看到了一些美丽的珠玑。
这些珠玑的价值很高。
她收集了很多古代的珠玑。
博物馆展出了珍贵的珠玑。
璇玑是古代的天文仪器。
他研究了璇玑的历史和用途。
这件文物上的玑衡图案很复杂。
通过璇玑可以观测星空的变化。