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The character 钉, whose traditional form is 釘, structurally integrates a metal component, 金 in the traditional and 钅 in the simplified, with the element 丁, which historically served a phonetic role while possibly evoking a sense of a solid, compact object. Etymologically, this formation originally designated a metal nail, and its meaning subsequently extended to encompass the action of fastening or securing with such an object. Over centuries, while the core meanings related to nails and nailing have persisted, the character has also been employed in derived expressions emphasizing steadfastness or precise attachment, reflecting a gradual semantic broadening from a concrete noun to associated verbal and figurative uses.
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墙上有一个钉子。
爸爸用锤子钉钉子。
他把海报钉在公告栏上。
昨天我钉了一个书架。
为了安全，他把窗户钉死了。
如果你需要钉子，我可以借给你。
工人正在钉牢脚手架。
在装修过程中，钉子的选择至关重要。