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The character "铐", denoting metal restraints such as handcuffs, derives from a phonetic-semantic composition with the metal radical conveying the material and "考" suggesting its pronunciation, while its traditional form "銬" maintains the same components with the unabbreviated metal radical. Historically, the character's meaning has been consistently tied to devices used for binding or confining, reflecting its practical application in contexts of restraint and control. The structural integrity of the character, linking metal to sound, has endured through graphical modifications, preserving a direct representation of its referent without significant semantic shift.
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他的手被铐住了。
警察给他戴上手铐。
小偷被铐在椅子上。
手铐是金属制成的。
他试图打开手铐。
法官下令给他戴铐。
那副手铐已经生锈了。
在没有搜查令的情况下，警察不能随意铐人。