Definitions
Etymology phono-semantic
metal
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The character 鉴 and its traditional form 鑑 are phono-semantic compounds built around the metal radical 金, indicating the material originally used for mirrors before glass. The component 监 (simplified) or 監 (traditional) serves both as a phonetic element and carries the meaning "to oversee", reinforcing the visual aspect of the character. Originally referring to a bronze basin filled with water used as a mirror, the meaning extended to the mirror itself, and later abstracted to verbs like to reflect upon, to inspect, or to serve as a warning or example.
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我们鉴定一下这些古董。
借鉴经验能帮助成长。
鉴赏音乐需要培养品味。
鉴于时间紧迫，我们得快点儿。
这次事故是一个沉重的鉴戒。
警方鉴证了犯罪现场的证据。
请鉴核这份报告并批准。
希望您能鉴谅我们的疏忽。