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The character "锈", representing rust, evolved from its traditional form "鏽", a phono-semantic compound combining the metal radical "金" with the phonetic component "秀" to denote metallic corrosion. This structure explicitly links the character to its meaning, with the radical categorizing it within the domain of metals and the phonetic element approximating its sound. Historically, the character has consistently referred to the oxidative process that affects iron and steel, without substantial deviation from this core concept. The simplified form "锈" retains this logical construction, merely replacing the traditional metal radical with its abbreviated form "钅" while preserving the phonetic "秀", which, beyond its sonic role, subtly conveys a sense of emergence or development, mirroring the gradual appearance of rust on surfaces. Thus, the character's etymology and structure have remained fundamentally intact, focusing on a direct representation of its meaning through compositional elements that highlight both material and process.
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这把刀生锈了。
铁栏杆上布满了锈。
这些旧零件锈得很严重。
潮湿的空气容易使金属生锈。
门上的锈迹需要处理一下。
为了防止锈蚀，必须涂抹防锈漆。
长期的海水浸泡导致了船体锈蚀。
这种合金具有极佳的防锈性能。