Definitions
gems mounted together
Etymology
Depicts two pieces of jade.
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The character "珏" is formed by combining two "王" components, which are derived from the jade radical "玉" and each symbolize a piece of jade. Its etymology directly conveys the concept of two jades joined together, referring specifically to a pair of jade discs or artifacts. This meaning has consistently applied to objects such as ceremonial tokens or ornaments throughout its usage. The traditional form "玨" shares the same structural composition and core meaning, with the components visually representing the union of two jade pieces.
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