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The character 槿 specifically denotes the hibiscus plant, particularly the Rose of Sharon. It is a phono-semantic compound: the left semantic radical 木 (wood) classifies it as a woody plant, while the right component 堇 serves as the phonetic element. In classical poetry, this flower often symbolizes fleeting beauty or life's transience, as its blossoms bloom at dawn and wither by dusk, giving the character a poignant metaphorical role alongside its botanical meaning.
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