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The character "璧" is constructed from the semantic radical "玉" for jade and the phonetic component "辟", forming a compound that originally designated a flat, circular jade artifact with a central hole, employed in ceremonial contexts during ancient times. Its etymology directly links the physical object to the character's form, with the meaning remaining centered on this specific jade disc throughout history. While the core definition persisted, the term also acquired extended usage in literary language to symbolize high value or refinement, a semantic shift influenced by the enduring cultural status of jade. The character's structure has seen no alteration in its traditional composition, retaining these components without deviation.
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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。