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The character 铤, simplified from 鋌, is a phonosemantic compound. Its semantic component is the metal radical 钅 (originally the character 金), and its phonetic component is 廷. The metal radical places the character in the domain of metallurgy and metallic objects. In its primary noun usage, 铤 denotes ingots of precious metals, gold or silver bullion, as well as unworked iron and copper. A secondary verbal usage conveys the action of running rapidly or dashing in a hurried, reckless way, often implying desperation or sudden risk.
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