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The character "玑" originates from the semantic radical for jade, combined with a phonetic component, and in its traditional form "璣" it features the more complex element "幾" to indicate pronunciation. Initially denoting a type of jade bead that was not perfectly round, the term became associated with ancient astronomical instruments like the armillary sphere, where such jades were incorporated, thus shifting its meaning toward celestial mechanisms and stellar references over time. The consistent presence of the jade radical underscores its material origin, while modifications to the phonetic aspect reflect broader linguistic changes, allowing the character to evolve from describing a specific artifact to representing abstract astronomical and mechanical concepts in compound words.
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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。