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锷 (traditional 鍔) is a phono-semantic compound combining the metal radical 钅 (from 金) and the phonetic element 咢. The radical places the character in the realm of metals and weaponry, while the character as a whole denotes the sharp edge or blade of a sword, knife, or similar cutting or piercing instrument. The phonetic 咢 indicates the pronunciation.
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