Common Meanings
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jī玑
A not perfectly round pearl or bead; often used in the term 'zhūjī' (珠玑) to refer to brilliant words or elegant phrases.
他的文章字字珠玑，引人深思
Every word in his article is a gem, inspiring profound reflection.
An ancient astronomical instrument, often referring to a component of a 'xuánjī' (armillary sphere or celestial globe) used for observing celestial bodies.
古人常借助璇玑观测星象，探索宇宙的奥秘。
Ancient people often used xuánjī (armillary sphere) to observe celestial phenomena and explore the mysteries of the universe.
A name for one of the stars in the Big Dipper constellation.
北斗七星中，天玑星尤其明亮。
Among the seven stars of the Big Dipper, the Tianji star is particularly bright.