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The character "琚" is a phono-semantic compound composed of the semantic component "王", which denotes jade, and the phonetic component "居". Its original meaning was a type of jade pendant or girdle ornament worn in ancient China. Over time, the meaning of the character narrowed to refer specifically to this ornamental object, and it also came to be used infrequently as a surname. The structure of the character has remained consistent, with the "王" (jade) radical clearly indicating its material category and "居" providing its sound.
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