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Composed of the jade radical "王" and the phonetic element "皮", the character "玻" was devised to form part of the compound "玻璃", a term derived from the Sanskrit "sphatika" meaning rock crystal, which indicates an initial reference to natural crystalline substances valued for their transparency and resemblance to precious stones. Historically, "玻璃" described imported quartz or similar materials before the widespread production of synthetic glass, and as manufacturing techniques evolved, the term's application shifted exclusively to denote the transparent, brittle material produced from silica, thereby aligning the character's semantic field with man-made glass. Throughout this transition, the character "玻" retained its structural integrity, serving as a phonetic marker within a word that broadened in meaning while maintaining its connection to translucent, hard substances through its jade-associated radical.
Example Sentences Hide
玻璃杯很干净。
小心地上的碎玻璃。
窗户的玻璃擦得很亮。
这个玻璃花瓶是手工制作的。
实验室需要耐热的玻璃器皿。
这些玻璃制品容易破碎。
他透过玻璃凝望着远处的风景。
现代建筑广泛使用玻璃幕墙。