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Composed of the semantic radical 玉 for jade and the component 英 primarily functioning as a phonetic indicator, the character "瑛" originally denoted a specific kind of jade or lustrous stone in early Chinese texts, with its structure highlighting a material association. The meaning of "瑛" later expanded to include various precious stones and crystal-like substances, while its application shifted toward personal names where it conveys notions of value and aesthetic quality.
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小瑛是我的朋友。
李瑛喜欢看书。
瑛子买了一束花。
张瑛在公园里散步。
那块瑛石闪烁着光芒。
在阳光下，那块瑛发出温润的光泽。
瑛是一种类似玉的美丽石头。
博物馆里陈列着一块古代的瑛，它来自千年前的王朝。