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The character 锢 is a phono-semantic compound with the metal radical 钅 (金 in the traditional form 錮) as its semantic component, linking it to metal, chains, or restraints. The right side, 固, provides the phonetic reading while also reinforcing the meaning of firmness or solidity. Its core sense is to confine, imprison, or seal something tightly, often implying restricted movement. This concept extends abstractly to the suppression of ideas, prohibition of activities, or deeply ingrained habits.
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传统观念禁锢了社会。
她试图禁锢自己的记忆。
他们用铁链锢住了大门。
法律不应禁锢言论自由。
这种技术能禁锢有害物质。
长期禁锢会导致心理问题。
锢疾难医，需要耐心治疗。
在专制统治下，思想禁锢尤为严重。