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The character "琏" originates from ancient Chinese ritual context, where it specifically denoted a type of precious vessel used in ceremonial offerings to ancestors. Its structure combines the jade radical, often presented as 王 in composition, which signifies the material's value, with the component "连" that historically provided phonetic indication and subtly conveyed the idea of continuity within rites. Over time, the term's primary reference to this physical artifact receded from common use, but the character was adopted into personal names, where it perpetuates associations with preciousness and familial lineage. The traditional form "璉" retains the full jade radical 玉, highlighting the ritual object's inherent sanctity, while the simplified "琏" preserves the core structural relationship, reflecting a gradual shift in application from tangible ritual object to a lexical element carrying symbolic weight.
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贾琏是红楼梦的人物。
贾琏的故事很有趣。
他的名字叫王琏。
琏这个字不太常用。
古代有一种玉器叫做琏。
琏字在字典里可以查到。
虽然琏字不常见，但它是汉字的一部分。
在研究中国古代文化时，我们会了解到琏的用途。