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The character for hammer, "锤" in its simplified form and "錘" in traditional form, structurally combines the metal radical, represented as "钅" in simplified and "金" in traditional, with the component "垂" which functions as a phonetic element and implies a downward or striking motion. Etymologically, the metal radical indicates the common material of hammers, while "垂" relates to both sound and the action of hammering. Initially denoting a metal hammer or a weight used in balances, the meaning of "锤" later extended to include the verb to hammer and, figuratively, to refine or shape through repeated effort.
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他用锤子修理椅子。
铁锤放在工具箱里。
工人正在锤打金属。
锤炼钢铁需要高温。
锤击的声音很响亮。
这把锤子的手柄很光滑。
经过反复锤打，金属变薄了。
锤子的设计影响了工作效率。