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The character 珠 is structured as a phono-semantic compound combining the semantic component 玉, denoting jade or precious stone, with the phonetic component 朱, which guides its pronunciation. Etymologically, it originated from the specific concept of pearls as organic gems, and its core meaning has consistently referred to pearls while expanding to encompass any small, rounded bead-like object. In its written form, the 玉 radical is typically rendered as 王 when positioned on the left side, maintaining its classification within characters associated with precious materials.
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这颗珠子很漂亮。
她戴着一串珍珠项链。
眼泪化作了晶莹的泪珠。
珠海位于广东省南部。
她用彩色珠子装饰衣服。
珍珠养殖是当地的重要产业。
珠算技巧需要长时间的练习。
珠穆朗玛峰的气候极其恶劣。