Definitions
a crack in porcelain
Etymology phono-semantic
jade
Semantic:
玉
About
The character "璺" is structured with "文" positioned above "玉", where "玉" denotes jade and "文" contributes both phonetic value and the conceptual association with lines or fissures. Etymologically, this character was formulated to specifically describe cracks or flaws in jade, directly drawing from its components. Over time, its semantic scope expanded to include cracks in other hard, brittle materials such as ceramics or glass, while the character's form has consistently retained this compositional arrangement.