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The Chinese word "枷锁" is formed by combining the character "枷", which is composed of the wood radical (木) indicating its association with wood and the phonetic component "加" suggesting its pronunciation, referring to a wooden cangue, with the character "锁", composed of the metal radical (钅) indicating its association with metal and the phonetic component "𠂤" suggesting its pronunciation, referring to a lock or chain; together they create a compound word where both characters denote physical restraints, specifically shackles or fetters.