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The character 琚 is a phono-semantic compound. Its left-side semantic radical 王 functions as a variant of the jade radical 玉 in this position, linking the character to precious stones and jade ornaments. The right-side component 居 serves as the phonetic element, indicating pronunciation. Semantically, 琚 denotes a type of ornamental jade historically worn as a pendant or attached to a girdle, functioning as a decorative piece that signified social status and refinement, with the jade radical clearly indicating the material composition.
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