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The character 镘, simplified from the traditional form 鏝, is structured with the metal radical 钅 (derived from 金) on the left and the component 曼 on the right, the latter primarily serving a phonetic function. Etymologically, the character originally denoted a trowel, a metal tool used for applying plaster or mortar. Over time, its meaning has centered on this tool, with historical instances of extended use in certain contexts, such as referring to coins in some classical texts, though the primary association remains with the implement.
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