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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
埚guōcruciblex, 10 strokes, radical 土
guō(guo1)guo T1
  1. 1crucible
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March 24, 2026

埚(堝)guō(guo1)

The character 埚 (guō) refers to a crucible, a container used for melting and heating substances at high temperatures. Commonly found in metallurgy and chemistry, this term emphasizes the idea of transformation through intense heat, which can also symbolize challenges in life.

Strokes10Radical土
Cultural note

In ancient Chinese alchemy, crucibles played a significant role in the transformation of materials, reflecting the cultural importance of metallurgy in Chinese history. This practice is often tied to philosophies of change and evolution.

Memory tip

Imagine a giant oven (the character's shape resembles an oven) where metal is melted and transformed into something new. The sound 'guō' can be remembered by associating it with a 'glow' that comes from the heat of the crucible.

Meanings of 埚

guō(guo1)
1crucible
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About 埚

埚Simplified
堝Traditional
10Strokes
土Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 埚

Usage Notes

This term is usually used in scientific or technical contexts, so it may not be familiar in everyday conversation. Ensure you pronounce it with the correct tone (first tone) to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 'metal crucible' (金属埚).

HSK Study Tips

Although 埚 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enrich your vocabulary related to materials and processes in science. Focus on the radicals: 土 (earth) indicates the material aspect, while learning related terms in chemistry can enhance your grasp.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 埚 with similar characters due to the pronunciation. For example, using it interchangeably with 锅 (guō), which means 'pot' or 'pan,' is incorrect. Remember that 埚 specifically refers to a crucible.

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Etymology of 埚

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)呙
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Origin

埚 = 土 + 呙. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 埚

IDS Structure⿰土呙
埚Full character
=
土Tu3
left
呙Guo1
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 埚?

How to say crucible in Chinese

“crucible” in Chinese is埚guō

The character 埚 (guō) refers to a crucible, a container used for melting and heating substances at high temperatures. Commonly found in metallurgy and chemistry, this term emphasizes the idea of transformation through intense heat, which can also symbolize challenges in life.

When to use 埚

This term is usually used in scientific or technical contexts, so it may not be familiar in everyday conversation. Ensure you pronounce it with the correct tone (first tone) to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words. Common collocations include 'metal crucible' (金属埚).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 埚 with similar characters due to the pronunciation. For example, using it interchangeably with 锅 (guō), which means 'pot' or 'pan,' is incorrect. Remember that 埚 specifically refers to a crucible.

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Word Family of 埚

Words containing this character2
坩埚crucible坩堝
埚guōcrucible堝
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Frequently Asked Questions about 埚

It is pronounced as 'guō' with a high-level tone.

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