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锜, the simplified form of 錡, is a phono-semantic compound. The metal radical 钅 on the left indicates it refers to a metallic object, while the phonetic component 奇 (qí) on the right provides its pronunciation. Historically, this character had two primary meanings in classical texts: it could denote a three-legged bronze cauldron or cooking pot, or alternatively, a type of serrated woodworking saw. Although these specific implements are now rare in daily use, the character’s meaning remains fundamentally connected to bronze or iron tools, with the metal radical consistently signaling their material composition.