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The character "珍" combines the semantic component "王", which is derived from "玉" and signifies jade or precious stone, with the phonetic element "㐱" to form a meaning originally centered on tangible treasures such as rare gems. Its early usage referred specifically to objects of material value, but over time the term expanded to describe anything considered rare or of high quality, while also developing verbal connotations meaning to cherish or hold dear. This shift from concrete to abstract applications allowed the character to maintain its structural integrity while adapting to broader linguistic contexts, reflecting an extended conceptual understanding of value within the language.
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这是一件珍贵的礼物。
珍惜时间很重要。
她戴着一串珍珠项链。
他珍藏了很多老照片。
这本书值得珍藏，因为它很有意义。
我们应该珍视彼此的友谊。
在博物馆里，珍藏着许多历史文物。
他对这份珍贵的记忆始终念念不忘。