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The character 璧 is a phono-semantic compound, with the lower component 玉 (jade) indicating its meaning as a precious stone, and the upper component 辟 providing the phonetic element. It specifically refers to a flat, circular jade disc with a central hole, an object of great importance in ancient China as a ceremonial item, a symbol of high status, and a valuable gift in diplomacy. This cultural reverence for flawless jade allowed the character to be used metaphorically in literature to describe things of exceptional beauty or perfection, such as the full moon or an untarnished reputation.
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这是一块璧玉。
璧玉的颜色很漂亮。
博物馆里展示着古代璧。
她仔细地清洁那块璧玉。
这块璧玉的历史非常悠久。
虽然璧玉很小，但做工极其精致。
如果璧玉出现裂纹，价值就会降低。
通过对比材质和纹饰，学者推断这块璧玉属于战国时期。