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The character 莹, derived from its traditional form 瑩, combines the semantic component 玉 meaning jade with the phonetic and semantic element 熒 denoting a glow or shimmer, originally conveying the specific idea of polished or lustrous jade. Structurally, the simplified form 莹 replaces the upper 熒 with 艹 and 冖 while keeping the 玉 radical below, altering the phonetic aspect but maintaining the association with jade. From its early sense describing the radiant quality of jade, the meaning broadened to encompass general brightness, clarity, and a gem-like appearance in objects or substances.
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她的名字叫莹莹。
莹莹是个好孩子。
宝石发出莹光。
她的眼睛莹莹有神。
月光下，湖面莹莹如镜。
这块玉莹润洁白，非常珍贵。
在灯光照耀下，钻石闪烁着莹莹的光芒。
她佩戴的珍珠项链莹白透亮，衬托出她的优雅气质。