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The character 铅, derived from the traditional form 鉛, consists of the metal radical 钅 on the left, indicating it belongs to the category of metals or minerals, and the component 㕣 on the right, which provides its phonetic element. Originally, it refers to the dense, malleable element lead, used historically in various metalworking and manufacturing contexts. Beyond the raw metal, the character is also commonly linked to writing instruments, especially graphite pencils, stemming from the old belief that pencil cores contained lead. This extended meaning appears in modern terms related to stationery and drawing tools.
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我喜欢用铅笔写字。
他正在扔铅球。
这支铅笔的铅芯断了。
铅是一种重金属。
铅污染对健康有害。
汽车使用铅蓄电池。
铅的密度比铁大。
开采铅矿会破坏环境。