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The character "镜", simplified from its traditional form "鏡", structurally combines the metal radical "金" (represented as "钅" in simplification) with the phonetic component "竟", directly pointing to its original reference to mirrors made of polished metal. Etymologically, this construction underscores the material basis of early mirrors, while the meaning later extended beyond metallic reflectors to encompass various optical devices such as lenses and eyeglasses, paralleling developments in technology and material use.
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我正在照镜子。
镜子里的我很漂亮。
他买了一副新眼镜。
这个望远镜能看很远。
摄影师调整了相机镜头。
显微镜下可以看到细菌。
湖面如镜，倒映着蓝天。
通过镜片折射，光线改变了方向。