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The character 翡 is a phono-semantic compound, with the semantic radical 羽 (feathers) indicating an avian connection and the phonetic component 非 providing its pronunciation. It originally referred to the male kingfisher, noted for its bright red plumage, in contrast to the green-feathered female. The meaning later extended to mineralogy, describing the reddish or brownish hues in jadeite. Today, it is most commonly encountered in the compound 翡翠, meaning high-quality jade, elegantly linking the vibrant colors of tropical birds with those of precious gemstones.
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这块翡翠很漂亮。
妈妈买了一个翡翠手镯。
翡翠的颜色通常是绿色的。
在博物馆里，我们看到了珍贵的翡翠艺术品。
翡翠不仅美观，而且据说还有保健作用。
由于翡翠的硬度较高，雕刻时需要特别小心。
如果你去云南旅游，可以考虑购买当地的翡翠作为纪念品。
翡翠的市场价值取决于其颜色、透明度和雕刻工艺的精细程度。