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The character "璋" is a phono-semantic compound that combines the semantic radical "王", representing jade, with the phonetic component "章", which guides its pronunciation and reinforces its association with formal patterns or ceremonies. Etymologically, it originated in early Chinese to denote a specific type of ritual jade tablet, often shaped as a half-disc, used in solemn rites and as a symbol of authority or divinity. Structurally, the character has maintained this consistent composition without significant alteration, preserving its original form across historical periods. While its primary meaning remains anchored to that ceremonial jade object, over time "璋" has also been employed in personal names and literary contexts, where it carries connotations of virtue and refinement inherent to jade, yet without substantial deviation from its initial referent.
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这是我送给他的玉璋。
他的名字里有一个璋字。
这块古玉璋的纹饰很精美。
古代典礼中会用到玉璋。
璋和圭都是重要的礼器。
他的品德如圭璋般纯洁无瑕。
考古学家发现了商代的玉璋。
璋的形制体现了古人的宇宙观。