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The character "瑛" is structured with the jade radical 玉 serving as its semantic component, inherently connecting it to jade, while the right-hand component 英 functions phonetically and imbues a sense of floral or exceptional quality. Originally denoting a specific kind of jade or the luminous essence perceived in fine jade, its meaning gradually extended from a mere mineral reference to embody broader concepts of preciousness and refined beauty. This evolution allowed the term to be applied metaphorically to describe people or objects of rare elegance, leading to its prevalent use in personal names where it suggests brilliance and value, thus preserving its jade-related heritage while adapting to denote admirable human traits.
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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。