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The character "绛" exemplifies a semantic-phonetic composition in which the silk radical on the left inherently connects it to threads and dyeing processes, while the component on the right acts primarily as a phonetic indicator, a structure preserved in its traditional form "絳" with the unsimplified silk radical. Etymologically, it originally specified a vivid red dye extracted from the madder plant, particularly in the context of coloring silk, which was a valued commodity in early material culture. Over centuries, its meaning expanded from this specific pigment to a more general term for a deep or crimson red, often employed in literary and historical texts to convey notions of solemnity and high status. Despite this semantic broadening, the character's foundational link to color and its structural integrity have remained consistent, reflecting its enduring role in describing hues within the Chinese linguistic tradition.
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她的唇膏是绛红色。
夕阳给云层染上了绛色。
这件绛紫色的毛衣很暖和。
宫殿的帷幕是厚重的绛绒。
画家用绛色渲染出悲壮的氛围。
古籍中常用绛纱来形容嫁衣。
实验用的溶液逐渐变为绛红色。
这种绛珠草据说只生长在深山。