Definitions
(dialect) handle of a cup, kettle or other vessel
Etymology
About
The character 鋬 is a phonetic-semantic compound whose current structure combines the semantic component 金 (metal) with the phonetic component 扳 (bān), indicating its pronunciation and its association with metal objects. Its core meaning has consistently referred to a handle or grip, specifically one that is attached, like the looped handle on a pot, kettle, or basket. The traditional form of the character is the same as the simplified form, 鋬, and its etymology directly points to its function as a metal appendage made for pulling or lifting a vessel.