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Structurally, 钏 is a phono-semantic compound, the simplified form of the traditional character 釧. The left-side radical 钅, a simplification of 金 (metal), conveys the meaning, indicating an object typically crafted from precious metals or hard materials. The right-side component 川 functions as the phonetic, establishing the pronunciation. The character refers to a bracelet, armlet, or bangle worn around the wrist or arm for decoration. It frequently appears in classical literature and poetry, describing the jewelry of women from various social strata.
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