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镃 is a phono-semantic compound, the simplified form of the traditional character 鎡. Its left side features the metal radical 钅, classifying it within the category of metallic tools or implements. The right side provides the phonetic component 兹, giving the pronunciation "zī". The character primarily denotes a type of metal hoe or similar digging tool used in agriculture for tilling soil. As a term for a specific traditional implement, it is uncommon in modern usage, largely confined to agricultural or historical contexts.
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