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old variant of 鎖|锁[suǒ]
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鏁 is a phono-semantic compound: the metal radical 金 (jīn) on the left links it to metallic objects, hardware, and forged tools, while the intricate phonetic component 𢄏 (suǒ) on the right determines its pronunciation. It means both the physical lock and the mechanical action of locking something securely to prevent access or movement. This character is a traditional complex variant of the more common 鎖, used for the same noun and verb. Because the metal radical reflects the material of locks, 鏁 serves as a specialized term for security hardware in classical texts.
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