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old variant of 祺[qí]
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As a phono-semantic compound, 禥 combines the semantic radical 示 (altar or divine matters) with the phonetic component 其. It is a rare orthographic variant of the more common 祺, meaning lucky, auspicious, or blessed. The structure directly evokes the concept of divine blessing or spiritual favor sought at an altar, reflecting early religious practices of seeking good fortune. The character belongs exclusively to the semantic domain of positive spiritual omens and blessings.
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