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The character "铮", derived from its traditional form "錚", structurally combines the metal radical with a phonetic component that signals its pronunciation, anchoring it semantically to qualities of metal. Initially denoting the clear, ringing sound produced by metal objects in collision, its usage gradually extended beyond mere onomatopoeia to metaphorically describe attributes of auditory and moral clarity, such as in the reduplicated form "铮铮" implying unyielding integrity. This shift in meaning preserved the essence of resonance while applying it to abstract human virtues, and the simplified form "铮" retains this dual association through a reduced-stroke phonetic element that continues to evoke both the sound and symbolic strength of metal.
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我听见铮铮声。
铁器碰撞时铮铮作响。
他的话语铮铮有力。
铮铮铁骨令人敬佩。
战场上传来铮铮刀剑声。
她铮铮地表示绝不妥协。
铮铮誓言在耳边回荡。
在困难面前，他始终保持着铮铮气节。