U+9522 "锢" CJK Unified Ideograph-# Unicode Character

U+9522 "锢" CJK Unified Ideograph-# is a Chinese character that primarily conveys the meaning of "to stop up," "to obstruct," or "to block," often used in the context of casting or hardening metal. It is composed of the radical for metal or gold on the left side and a phonetic component on the right, reflecting its historical association with smelting and solidification processes. In modern usage, this character appears in terms such as "禁锢" meaning to confine or imprison, and "锢囚锋" referring to a meteorological front, demonstrating its range from literal blockage to figurative restraint. Its strokes and structure follow the standard CJK unified ideograph system, making it a recognizable element in both Chinese and Japanese written languages.