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鉧 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鉧mǔcauldron, kettle, potzg, 13 strokes, radical 釒
mǔ(mu3) T3
  1. 1cauldron, kettle, pot
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March 24, 2026

鉧mǔ(mu3)

The character 鉧 (mǔ) refers to a type of pot or cauldron traditionally used for cooking or boiling liquids. It is often associated with ancient cooking methods and can also imply a vessel for ceremonial purposes. In modern usage, it may appear in compound words related to metallurgy or cooking utensils.

Strokes13Radical釒
Cultural Note

In ancient China, cauldrons like 鉧 were not just cooking tools but also symbolized wealth and status, often used in rituals and ceremonies. Their presence in archaeological finds reveals much about the culinary practices of the time.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large, metallic cauldron (the shape of 鉧) bubbling over a fire, symbolizing both cooking and metalwork. The character's components suggest strength and functionality, much like the pot itself, which is sturdy enough to hold boiling liquids.

Meanings of 鉧

mǔ(mu3)
1cauldron, kettle, pot
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About 鉧

鉧Simplified
13Strokes
釒Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鉧

Usage Notes

While the word is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it appears in literary or historical contexts, especially when discussing ancient cooking utensils or practices. Learners should avoid confusing 鉧 with similar characters; remember that 鉧 specifically denotes a cauldron or pot, not just any cooking vessel.

HSK Study Tips

Though 鉧 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be connected to other words related to cooking and utensils at higher levels. Students should focus on understanding its use in historical texts to appreciate its cultural significance.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鉧 with 鍋 (guō), which is the more common term for a pot. Remember, 鉧 has a more specific historical context that may not apply to everyday cooking.

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Etymology of 鉧

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)母
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Case file: 鉧

  1. 1The meaning half釒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half母 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymetal
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 鉧?

Decomposition of 鉧

IDS Structure⿰釒母
鉧Full Character
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釒jin1
left
母mu3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鉧?

How to say cauldron, kettle, pot in Chinese

“cauldron, kettle, pot” in Chinese is鉧mǔ

The character 鉧 (mǔ) refers to a type of pot or cauldron traditionally used for cooking or boiling liquids. It is often associated with ancient cooking methods and can also imply a vessel for ceremonial purposes. In modern usage, it may appear in compound words related to metallurgy or cooking utensils.

When to use 鉧

While the word is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it appears in literary or historical contexts, especially when discussing ancient cooking utensils or practices. Learners should avoid confusing 鉧 with similar characters; remember that 鉧 specifically denotes a cauldron or pot, not just any cooking vessel.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鉧 with 鍋 (guō), which is the more common term for a pot. Remember, 鉧 has a more specific historical context that may not apply to everyday cooking.

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鉧

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鉧

You might encounter 鍋 (guō), meaning pot, or 錫 (xī), meaning tin, which relates to materials used in cooking vessels.

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