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The character 鍪 is a phono-semantic compound, with the metal radical 金 at the bottom indicating the material, and the component 敄 on top suggesting the pronunciation. Its primary meaning is a specific type of large metal cooking pot or cauldron, historically used for boiling food in daily life. Over time, it also gained a secondary sense: a metal helmet worn by soldiers in ancient warfare. The two meanings show how a single character can refer to different metal artifacts depending on whether the context is domestic or military.
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