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The character "锡", denoting the metal tin, is etymologically derived from a phono-semantic composition where the metal radical "钅" categorizes it among metallic substances and the component "易" provides its phonetic basis, with the traditional form "錫" using the full radical "金". Historically, the character's primary meaning has always been associated with tin, an element utilized in metalworking for alloys and practical items. In classical writings, "锡" was occasionally employed as an interchangeable character for "赐", carrying the sense of conferring or granting, but this semantic extension gradually faded, leaving the metal designation as its sole contemporary meaning. The character's structure, centered on its radical and phonetic, has maintained this core association throughout its evolution.
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我们可以用锡纸包食物。
他收藏了许多锡器。
无锡是个美丽的城市。
这里曾经有丰富的锡矿。
锡的熔点比铁低很多。
锡箔纸常用于烘焙食品。
如果锡矿枯竭，当地经济会受影响。
由于锡具有良好的延展性，它常被用于制作焊料和合金。