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The character 琨 denotes a fine type of jade or a similarly precious stone. As a phono-semantic compound, it combines the left semantic radical 王 (jade) with the right phonetic component 昆 (kūn), which indicates the pronunciation. Characters with the jade radical often convey purity, elegance, and high value. Due to these associations, 琨 is chiefly used in literary contexts to describe exquisite jewels and is popular in personal names to impart a sense of refinement and virtue.
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