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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Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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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礞Simplified
18Strokes
石Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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Cultural Notes for 礞
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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.
Word Family of 礞
Words Containing This Character1
礞méng(mineral)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 礞
No, it's primarily used in technical or scientific contexts.
You can associate 'méng' with the sound a heavy stone makes when it falls.
Yes, characters like 矿 (kuàng) and 石 (shí) are more commonly used to describe minerals and stones.
