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The character 翠, formed from the semantic element 羽 meaning 'feather' and the phonetic component 卒, originally referred to the kingfisher bird, whose bright feathers were highly valued. From this zoological origin, the term's meaning expanded to encompass the distinctive green hue of those feathers, and later it was applied to green gemstones like jadeite. This evolution reflects a transition from a concrete ornithological term to a more abstract color designation and a label for precious minerals, with the character's structure still hinting at its avian beginnings.
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这片树叶非常翠绿。
翠鸟站在河边的树枝上。
雨后，远处的山峦显得格外苍翠。
她戴着一只翡翠手镯，晶莹剔透。
阳光透过翠绿的竹林，洒下斑驳的光影。
设计师用翠色的丝绸为礼服增添了生机。
翡翠市场里陈列着各种雕工精美的饰品。
他笔下那片翠色欲滴的荷塘，充满了盛夏的活力。