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old variant of 祺[qí]
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禥 is a phono-semantic compound combining the semantic radical 示 ('altar, spirit, divine matters') with the phonetic 其 (qí). It is a rare orthographic variant of 祺, both meaning 'lucky, auspicious, blessed'. The structure evokes divine favour bestowed at an altar, reflecting early practices of seeking good fortune. The character belongs exclusively to the domain of positive spiritual omens and blessings, though this specific form appears infrequently.
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