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The character 槿 is a phono-semantic compound formed from the semantic component 木, indicating its classification as a tree or plant, and the phonetic component 堇, which supplies its pronunciation. Etymologically, 槿 has consistently denoted the hibiscus plant, evident in classical compounds such as 木槿. Its structural composition has remained stable, with no major alterations to its form, and its semantic scope has stayed narrowly focused on this botanical reference throughout its documented use.
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