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The character "瑾" is structured with the semantic radical 玉, denoting jade, and the phonetic component 堇, which historically indicated its pronunciation, and it originated in early Chinese as a term for a particular type of fine jade. Over time, its usage extended from this literal sense to acquire metaphorical connotations in classical texts, where it often symbolizes virtuous qualities and moral excellence, as seen in established literary phrases that associate jade with human merit.
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这块瑾玉非常珍贵。
我的朋友名叫瑾瑜。
她佩戴着一枚瑾玉戒指。
瑾瑜的品德如同美玉。
这件瑾玉工艺品来自苏州。
他的赠言字字珠玑，言如瑾瑜。
在传统文化中，瑾瑜常用来比喻美德。
她将这块家传的瑾玉视若生命。