Definitions
spade
Etymology
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The character "鍏" is structured with the metal radical "金" on the left and the component "韋" on the right, where "金" denotes its association with metal objects and "韋" functions as a phonetic element indicating the pronunciation "wéi". In early usage, this character referred to a specific type of metal cauldron or cooking vessel, but over time its meaning expanded to include a kind of spear or weapon, reflecting a shift from a domestic to a martial context. While its compositional form has remained consistent, the character's practical usage has declined, and it now appears primarily in historical or literary texts as an archaic term.