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The character 锦, traditionally written as 錦, derives from the semantic combination of 金 representing "metal" or "gold" and 帛 representing "silk" or "textile", indicating a fabric woven with metallic threads known as brocade. Initially denoting this specific luxurious textile, the meaning of 锦 expanded metaphorically to describe objects, scenes, or qualities that share the brilliance and value associated with brocade, as seen in terms like 锦旗 for a decorated banner. In its simplified form, the left component is altered to 钅, the simplified variant of 金, while 帛 remains unchanged.
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这条围巾是锦缎做的。
公园的池塘里有许多锦鲤。
她穿着华丽的锦衣。
这座花园繁花似锦。
他为公司赢得了荣誉锦旗。
这位设计师擅长锦缎面料的应用。
他的前程被描述为锦绣一般。
在这锦瑟年华，我们要努力奋斗。