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The character "镬", traditionally written as "鑊", structurally combines the metal radical, represented by "金" in its traditional form or "钅" in its simplified version, with the phonetic component "蒦", indicating its original association with metal vessels. Etymologically, the term specifically denoted large bronze cauldrons used for cooking and ritual purposes in ancient China. Over time, its meaning expanded to refer more broadly to various types of substantial cooking pots, such as woks and boilers, while continuing to signify metal containers used for heating or boiling food.
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