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The character 銎 is a phono-semantic compound, with the metal radical 金 at the bottom indicating its semantic category related to metal objects or tools, while the upper component 巩 functions as the phonetic element. It specifically denotes the socket or eyelet forged into metal axe heads, spearheads, or hammerheads, designed to receive and secure a wooden handle or shaft. This term remains a specialized noun within archaeology, metallurgy, and ancient weaponry studies, without broader colloquial or metaphorical use.
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