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硪 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
硪wòa flat stone used as a mortarg, 12 strokes, radical 石
wò(wo4) T4
  1. 1a flat stone used as a mortar
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March 24, 2026

硪wò(wo4)

The character 硪 (wò) refers to a flat stone used as a mortar, typically for grinding or processing food. It is a less common term in modern usage, often found in historical or literary contexts. In culinary settings, it may refer to traditional methods of preparing ingredients.

Strokes12Radical石
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, traditional cooking methods are highly valued, and the use of tools like the 硪 reflects a connection to the past and the importance of flavor in cuisine. Such tools are often associated with regional cuisines and local customs.

Memory Tip

Think of 硪 as a 'rocky' mortar (the stone radical 石 at the bottom) that helps grind herbs and spices. Imagine a chef using this flat stone to create a fragrant paste, emphasizing the importance of tradition in cooking.

Meanings of 硪

wò(wo4)
1a flat stone used as a mortar
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About 硪

硪Simplified
12Strokes
石Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is rarely used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for scholarly or literary discussions. Learners should avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters, especially in terms of tone. Common collocations might include phrases related to cooking or grinding.

HSK Study Tips

Although 硪 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it is beneficial for students interested in expanding their knowledge of traditional culinary terms. Focus on the radicals and how they relate to similar characters in cooking contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 硪 with similar characters due to its pronunciation. For instance, mixing it with 瓦 (wǎ) which means 'tile' can lead to misunderstandings; remember, 硪 is specifically about stone mortars.

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Etymology of 硪

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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stone

Semantic (meaning)石
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Phonetic (sound)我
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Case file: 硪

  1. 1The meaning half石 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half我 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaystone
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 硪?

Decomposition of 硪

IDS Structure⿰石我
硪Full Character
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石dan4
left
我wo3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 硪?

How to say a flat stone used as a mortar in Chinese

“a flat stone used as a mortar” in Chinese is硪wò

The character 硪 (wò) refers to a flat stone used as a mortar, typically for grinding or processing food. It is a less common term in modern usage, often found in historical or literary contexts. In culinary settings, it may refer to traditional methods of preparing ingredients.

When to use 硪

This term is rarely used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for scholarly or literary discussions. Learners should avoid confusing it with similar-sounding characters, especially in terms of tone. Common collocations might include phrases related to cooking or grinding.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 硪 with similar characters due to its pronunciation. For instance, mixing it with 瓦 (wǎ) which means 'tile' can lead to misunderstandings; remember, 硪 is specifically about stone mortars.

Write 硪

硪

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Word Family of 硪

Words Containing This Character1
硪wòflat stone with ropes attached, used to ram the ground
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Compound Meaning

What does 硪 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 硪

It means a flat stone used as a mortar, often in cooking.

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