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The character 琳 is a phono-semantic compound constructed from the semantic radical 王, representing jade, and the phonetic component 林, which indicates its sound. Originally denoting a specific type of jade or precious stone, the term has consistently maintained this core meaning. Its structural composition has remained stable, and while the character is still used for its literal sense, it has also been commonly employed in personal names and literary contexts to evoke qualities of beauty and value associated with jade.
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琳喜欢读书。
张琳是我的同学。
李琳每天练习钢琴。
你认识王琳吗？
琳和她的朋友一起去公园。
如果琳有空，她会来参加聚会。
琳穿着一件漂亮的连衣裙。
尽管琳很忙，但她仍然坚持学习中文。