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The character 镡, known in its traditional form 鐔, is a phono-semantic compound composed of the metal radical 钅 (from 金) on the left, indicating a metallic object, and the phonetic component 覃 on the right. It denotes the guard of a sword, the protective piece of metal between blade and handle, a term in metallurgy and martial arts. It also serves as a surname with a different pronunciation.
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