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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
礞ménga kind of mineralx, 18 strokes, radical 石
礞méng(mineral)unknown, 18 strokes, radical 石
méng(meng2)meng T2
  1. 1a kind of mineral
  2. 2(mineral)
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March 24, 2026

礞méng(meng2)

The character 礞 (méng) refers to a type of mineral or stone. It is often used in geological contexts to describe specific types of rocks or minerals that may be of interest in natural sciences or construction.

Strokes18Radical石
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, minerals and stones often hold significance in traditional medicine and feng shui, where certain stones are believed to possess healing properties or bring good fortune.

Memory tip

Imagine a big, heavy rock (礞) that you can hear 'mang' when it hits the ground. The character has a stone radical (石), suggesting its mineral nature, while the sound 'méng' can remind you of 'mound,' like a mound of stones.

Meanings of 礞

méng(meng2)
1a kind of mineral
2(mineral)
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About 礞

礞Simplified
18Strokes
石Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is quite specialized and primarily used in academic or geological discussions. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with more common stone-related terms, and it's not typically used in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although this character is not part of the HSK curriculum, understanding it can enhance your vocabulary related to geology. Focus on related terms like 石 (shí - stone) and 矿 (kuàng - mineral) to build a stronger lexical network.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 礞 with more frequently used terms like 石 (shí) or 矿 (kuàng). For instance, saying '我喜欢礞' (Wǒ xǐhuān méng - I like méng) instead of a more relevant stone or mineral term can lead to misunderstanding.

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Etymology of 礞

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

mineral

Semantic (meaning)石
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Phonetic (sound)蒙
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Origin

礞 = 石 + 蒙. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 礞

IDS Structure⿰石蒙
礞Full character
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石dan4
left
蒙meng1
right
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How to say a kind of mineral in Chinese

“a kind of mineral” in Chinese is礞méng

The character 礞 (méng) refers to a type of mineral or stone. It is often used in geological contexts to describe specific types of rocks or minerals that may be of interest in natural sciences or construction.

When to use 礞

This term is quite specialized and primarily used in academic or geological discussions. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with more common stone-related terms, and it's not typically used in everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 礞 with more frequently used terms like 石 (shí) or 矿 (kuàng). For instance, saying '我喜欢礞' (Wǒ xǐhuān méng - I like méng) instead of a more relevant stone or mineral term can lead to misunderstanding.

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Word Family of 礞

Words containing this character1
礞méng(mineral)

Frequently asked questions about 礞

No, it's primarily used in technical or scientific contexts.

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