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The character "瀛" is structurally defined by its water radical combined with the phonetic element "嬴", indicating an original semantic connection to large aquatic realms, specifically the sea or ocean as found in early Chinese literature. Its usage initially centered on denoting vast waters, such as in the mythical paradise of Yingzhou, but over time the meaning broadened to convey metaphorical expansiveness, as in the term "瀛寰" referring to the entire world. While the character's form has persisted without alteration, its application evolved from describing physical maritime domains to encompassing abstract notions of immensity, maintained through the enduring presence of the water radical in its composition.
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东瀛是日本的别称。
瀛洲是传说中的仙岛。
这本书介绍了东瀛的文化。
轮船航行在浩瀚的瀛海上。
古代诗人常吟咏瀛洲的美景。
瀛台是北京中南海内的建筑。
他的思想如瀛海般宽广深邃。
学者们对瀛洲的具体位置争论不休。