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The character 鍪 is a phono-semantic compound. Its lower component is the metal radical 金, indicating the material of the objects it represents. The upper part, 敄, serves as the phonetic element. Its primary meaning is a large metal cauldron used for cooking in ancient times. A secondary meaning refers to a metal helmet worn by ancient soldiers, illustrating how the same character could denote different metal artifacts depending on whether the context was domestic or military.
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