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The character "锦", historically rendered in its traditional form as "錦", is structurally composed of the semantic components "金" representing metal and "帛" representing silk, a combination that directly references the luxurious brocade fabric woven with metallic threads which it originally named. This etymological foundation firmly anchored its early meaning in the realm of textile artistry, yet over time the term's usage extended beyond the material object to describe anything possessing a similar quality of splendor or intricate patterning, as seen in literary compounds like "锦绣河山" for magnificent landscapes or "锦章" for beautifully written text. The conceptual link between its form and meaning persisted through this semantic expansion, with the metal element evoking brilliance and value and the silk element maintaining the association with woven craftsmanship, allowing the character to function both as a concrete noun and as a versatile metaphor for excellence and aesthetic refinement.
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这条围巾是锦缎做的。
公园的池塘里有许多锦鲤。
她穿着华丽的锦衣。
这座花园繁花似锦。
他为公司赢得了荣誉锦旗。
这位设计师擅长锦缎面料的应用。
他的前程被描述为锦绣一般。
在这锦瑟年华，我们要努力奋斗。