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铰 is a phono-semantic compound combining the metal radical 钅 (jīn) and the component 交 (jiāo). The 钅 radical, written 釒 in the traditional form 鉸, marks the character as belonging to metal tools or hardware. The 交 component supplies the pronunciation and conveys a notion of crossing or intersection, like a joint. Together, they refer to objects where metal parts cross or pivot: scissors, the act of cutting with scissors, or a hinge.
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