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The character 璃, structured with the jade radical 王 on the left and the phonetic component 离 on the right, etymologically aligns with materials that possess a jade-like luminosity or hardness, as the radical categorizes it among precious stones while the phonetic element guides its pronunciation. Initially encompassing a range of translucent or glossy substances, its meaning gradually specialized over centuries, becoming predominantly employed in the compound 玻璃 to refer specifically to glass, thereby narrowing its semantic scope from broader mineral associations to a defined manufactured material. This shift reflects a consolidation in usage where the character's form remained unchanged, consistently relying on its components to convey both sound and material essence throughout its linguistic history.
Example Sentences Hide
我喜欢玻璃杯子。
这个玻璃瓶很漂亮。
小心别打破玻璃窗。
玻璃茶几上放着一本书。
昨天我买了一个玻璃花瓶。
阳光透过玻璃照进房间。
他的眼神像玻璃一样冰冷。
虽然玻璃易碎，但它的透明度很高。