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The character "琪" is structurally composed of the jade radical "王" combined with the phonetic component "其", forming a phono-semantic compound that originally designated a particular type of fine jade. Its etymological foundation in the semantic field of precious stones is consistent in classical sources, where it conveyed a concrete meaning. Over centuries, the term's application broadened from solely describing jade to acquiring metaphorical uses, often employed in personal names and literary contexts to imply qualities of beauty or high value.
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琪琪是我的朋友。
王琪喜欢看书。
李琪在公园里玩。
昨天琪琪去了学校。
她的名字里有琪字。
琪琪不仅聪明而且善良。
因为琪琪帮助了我，所以我感谢她。
尽管天气不好，琪琪还是坚持去跑步。