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The character 琦 is a phono-semantic compound incorporating the radical 王, which represents jade, alongside the phonetic component 奇 that guides its pronunciation and contributes a sense of unusual quality. Historically, it referred specifically to a rare and valuable type of jade in early literary usage, grounding its meaning in tangible preciousness. From this concrete origin, the term's semantic scope broadened to describe anything deemed extraordinary or superlative, thereby transitioning from a material designation to an abstract adjective praising exceptional merit or beauty. This evolution is reflected in its enduring application within personal names and literary descriptions, where it conveys notions of uniqueness and admired virtue, while its structural composition has maintained a consistent left-right configuration throughout its documented history.
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王琦今天来了。
李琦在学校读书。
张琦喜欢打篮球。
赵琦是我的同学。
这块玉石非常琦丽。
他的才华琦玮出众。
博物馆收藏了许多琦宝。
在历史上，琦玉常被用作礼器。