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The character "璧" etymologically integrates the semantic component "玉" for jade with "辟" serving as a phonetic element, structurally underscoring its intrinsic connection to jade. Initially denoting a precisely crafted flat disc of jade with a central hole, this object held ritual importance and functioned as a symbol of authority and virtue in early societal practices. While maintaining its core reference to jade, the term's application gradually widened beyond the specific ceremonial disc to encompass esteemed jade artifacts of various forms, and it further evolved to carry metaphorical weight in linguistic usage, often representing ideals of purity, preciousness, or unblemished quality.
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这是一块璧玉。
璧玉的颜色很漂亮。
博物馆里展示着古代璧。
她仔细地清洁那块璧玉。
这块璧玉的历史非常悠久。
虽然璧玉很小，但做工极其精致。
如果璧玉出现裂纹，价值就会降低。
通过对比材质和纹饰，学者推断这块璧玉属于战国时期。