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The character 锭 (dìng) is a phono-semantic compound, simplified from 錠. Its semantic component is the metal radical 钅, derived from 金, indicating a connection to metals. The phonetic component is 定 (dìng), meaning "fixed" or "settled". Originally, it referred to a type of metallic ritual vessel or base. Over time, its meaning shifted to denote a standardized ingot of precious metal like gold or silver used as currency, and later expanded to include the spindle used in textile spinning.
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妈妈买了一锭银子。
这块金锭很重。
工厂里有许多纺锭。
他收藏了一锭古代银锭。
这锭元宝价值不菲。
工人正在检查纺锭的质量。
那锭金子被锁在保险柜里。
这批新纺锭提高了生产效率。