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钖 is a phono-semantic compound: the metal radical 钅 marks it as a metallic object, and the phonetic 昜 (yáng) gives the sound while possibly hinting at brightness or visibility. In ancient times, it referred to the metal ornaments or bells attached to a horse's bridle or the front of a chariot, serving as both decoration and an audible signal during movement. As a term for a specific piece of ancient equestrian equipment, it now appears only in classical literature, poetry about warfare or travel, and historical texts on horse-drawn vehicles.
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