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Structurally a phono-semantic compound, 钏 (traditional: 釧) combines the metal radical 钅 (simplified from 金) with the phonetic element 川 to denote a type of personal adornment. The radical 钅 indicates the object is made of metal or hard materials, while 工 provides the pronunciation. The character specifically refers to a bracelet or armlet worn on the wrist for decoration. Historically, it frequently appears in classical literature and poetry to describe elegant jewelry worn by women of various social statuses.
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