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鉉xuàna device for carrying a tripodx, 13 strokes, radical 釒, rank #61202, Very Hard
xuàn(xuan4)xuan T4
  1. 1a device for carrying a tripod
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March 24, 2026

鉉xuàn(xuan4)

The character 鉉 (xuàn) refers to a device used for carrying a tripod, typically in contexts involving traditional Chinese cooking or ceremonial practices. It symbolizes the importance of stability and support in various tasks, reflecting a cultural emphasis on balance and function in design.

Strokes13Radical釒Frequency#61202DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, the use of a tripod (鼎) is often associated with cooking rituals and ancestral offerings, highlighting the character's connection to historical practices and the significance of food in cultural ceremonies.

Memory tip

Imagine a strong metal hook (鉉) designed to hold a heavy tripod steady over a fire. The shape of the character suggests the sturdy form of this device, while the pronunciation 'xuàn' can remind you of 'swing' as it holds a tripod that allows pots to swing over the flames.

Meanings of 鉉

xuàn(xuan4)
1a device for carrying a tripod
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About 鉉

鉉Simplified
13Strokes
釒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This term is relatively specialized and may not be encountered frequently in everyday conversation. Be mindful of using it in the right context, like discussing traditional cooking methods. Additionally, learners should note that its usage is more formal and may not commonly appear in modern contexts.

HSK Study Tips

As 鉉 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, learners at this level should focus on foundational characters related to cooking and tools, such as 锅 (guō - pot) and 叉 (chā - fork). Understanding the structure and radicals can help in recognizing similar characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鉉 with other similar characters like 鍵 (jiàn - key) because of the metal radical. For example, using '鍵' when referring to a tripod device would be incorrect; remember that 鉉 specifically refers to a tripod carrier.

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Etymology of 鉉

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

metal

Semantic (meaning)釒
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Phonetic (sound)玄
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Origin

鉉 = 釒 + 玄. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鉉

IDS Structure⿰釒玄
鉉Full character
=
釒jin1
left
玄xuan2
right
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How to say a device for carrying a tripod in Chinese

“a device for carrying a tripod” in Chinese is鉉xuàn

The character 鉉 (xuàn) refers to a device used for carrying a tripod, typically in contexts involving traditional Chinese cooking or ceremonial practices. It symbolizes the importance of stability and support in various tasks, reflecting a cultural emphasis on balance and function in design.

When to use 鉉

This term is relatively specialized and may not be encountered frequently in everyday conversation. Be mindful of using it in the right context, like discussing traditional cooking methods. Additionally, learners should note that its usage is more formal and may not commonly appear in modern contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鉉 with other similar characters like 鍵 (jiàn - key) because of the metal radical. For example, using '鍵' when referring to a tripod device would be incorrect; remember that 鉉 specifically refers to a tripod carrier.

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Word Family of 鉉

Words containing this character3
卢武铉lúwǔxuànRoh Moo-hyun (1946-2009), South Korean lawyer and politician, president 2003-2008盧武鉉
铉xuàncommonly used in Korean names, transcribed as "hyun"鉉
徐铉xúxuànXu Xuan (-991), author of commentaries on Shuowen Jiezi 說文解字註|说文解字注[Shuō​wén​Jiě​zì​Zhù]徐鉉
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Frequently asked questions about 鉉

The character is pronounced as 'xuàn', where the 'x' sounds like 'sh' in 'she', and 'uàn' rhymes with 'wan'.

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