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The character "珂" is structured with the semantic component "玉", indicating its association with jade, and the phonetic component "可", which guides its pronunciation. Etymologically, it originally referred to a specific type of white jade or precious stone. This meaning extended to objects made from such materials, including decorative items like horse trappings or personal adornments. In classical literature, it appeared in compounds such as "珂雪" to describe snow with a jade-like whiteness. Over time, the character's application became more restricted, and it is now chiefly encountered in proper names or archival contexts.
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珂是我的好朋友。
这块玉石洁白如珂。
她的名字里有一个珂字。
艺术家收藏美丽的珂石。
这种珂拉材质非常耐磨。
古籍用珂罗版印刷保存。
珂雪映照着清晨的阳光。
他的品格如同无瑕的珂玉。