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The character '镡' originates from its traditional form '鐔', which structurally combines the metal radical '金' with the phonetic component '覃', indicating a metal object and providing a sound clue. Historically, this term specifically denoted the guard of a sword or dagger, the metal piece between the hilt and the blade, a meaning evident in classical Chinese texts. The simplified form '镡' retains the phonetic element '覃' while substituting the metal radical with its simplified variant '钅', and the character's semantic focus has remained on this particular weapon component.
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