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砀 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
砀dànga stone veined with brilliant colorsns, 8 strokes, radical 石
砀dàngstone with color veinsunknown, 8 strokes, radical 石
dàng(dang4) T4
  1. 1a stone veined with brilliant colors
  2. 2stone with color veins
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March 24, 2026

砀(碭)dàng(dang4)

The character 砀 (dàng) refers to a specific type of stone that is characterized by its brilliant color veining. It is often used in contexts related to geology or decorative stones, particularly in art and craftsmanship where such stones are valued for their aesthetic qualities.

Strokes8Radical石
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, stones with unique patterns and colors have been historically valued in traditional arts, such as jade carving and landscape design, where they symbolize beauty and natural artistry.

Memory Tip

Imagine a dazzling, colorful stone that stands out like a 'dazzling' (similar sounding to dàng) gem among dull rocks. The character 砀 is composed of the radical for stone (石) and the phonetic component that suggests brightness and beauty, helping you visualize its vivid appearance.

Meanings of 砀

dàng(dang4)
1a stone veined with brilliant colors
2stone with color veins
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About 砀

砀Simplified
碭Traditional
8Strokes
石Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 砀

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 砀 with similar-sounding words. This term is more specialized and not commonly used in everyday conversation. It is typically found in formal discussions about geology or art. Ensure you practice the correct tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 砀 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can enrich your understanding of related terms in the stone and mineral realm. Focus on the context in which it appears and connect it with other stone-related vocabulary to enhance retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 砀 by not using the correct falling tone, saying it as 'dang' instead of 'dàng'. Additionally, some might confuse it with characters that sound similar but have different meanings, such as 当 (dāng), which means 'to serve as' or 'to be'.

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Etymology of 砀

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A bright 昜 stone 石; 昜 also provides the pronunciation

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Case file: 砀

  1. 1The giveawayA bright 昜 stone 石; 昜 also provides the pronunciation
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 砀?

Decomposition of 砀

IDS Structure⿰石昜
砀Full Character
=
石dan4
left
昜yang2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 砀?

How to say a stone veined with brilliant colors in Chinese

“a stone veined with brilliant colors” in Chinese is砀dàng

The character 砀 (dàng) refers to a specific type of stone that is characterized by its brilliant color veining. It is often used in contexts related to geology or decorative stones, particularly in art and craftsmanship where such stones are valued for their aesthetic qualities.

When to use 砀

Be cautious not to confuse 砀 with similar-sounding words. This term is more specialized and not commonly used in everyday conversation. It is typically found in formal discussions about geology or art. Ensure you practice the correct tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 砀 by not using the correct falling tone, saying it as 'dang' instead of 'dàng'. Additionally, some might confuse it with characters that sound similar but have different meanings, such as 当 (dāng), which means 'to serve as' or 'to be'.

Write 砀

砀

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Word Family of 砀

Words Containing This Character3
砀dàngstone with color veins碭
砀山Dangshan county in Suzhou 宿州[Sù​zhōu], Anhui碭山
砀山县Dangshan county in Suzhou 宿州[Sù​zhōu], Anhui碭山縣
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Compound Meaning

What does 砀 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 砀

砀 is not commonly used in everyday conversation; it primarily appears in specific contexts related to geology and decorative stones.

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