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The character 璎, traditional form 瓔, is a phono-semantic compound referring to ornate necklaces or collars made from jade or other precious stones. Its semantic radical, 王 (jade), indicates the material, while the right component 婴 (yīng) provides the pronunciation. Such adornments are closely associated with Buddhist iconography and ancient noble dress. In modern usage, 璎 rarely stands alone, appearing chiefly in compounds describing elaborate jewelry or as a given name.
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