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The character 镈 is a phono-semantic compound, with the simplified metal radical 钅 on the left indicating its metallic nature and categorizing it among metal objects. The component 尃 on the right provides the phonetic element, guiding pronunciation. Its traditional form is 鎛, which uses the full metal radical 金 alongside the same phonetic component. Historically, 镈 has two primary meanings: it refers to a large ceremonial bell used in ancient rituals, or to an agricultural hoe for tilling soil, reflecting its dual role in both ritual and farming contexts.
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