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鍪 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鍪móuiron pan; metal capx, 17 strokes, radical 金
鍪móuiron potunknown, 17 strokes, radical 金
móu(mou2) T2
  1. 1iron pan; metal cap
  2. 2iron pot
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March 24, 2026

鍪móu(mou2)

鍪 (móu) refers to a metal cap or an iron pot used in cooking. It is commonly associated with traditional Chinese cooking methods where such utensils are prevalent. This character can also imply a broader category of metal items, often used in a culinary context.

Strokes17Radical金
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, traditional cooking methods often involve the use of metal pots like 鍪 for stir-frying and steaming, which are central to many regional cuisines. This character reflects the importance of such utensils in everyday cooking.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large iron pot (鍪) sitting on a stove, with steam rising from it. The radical 金 (jīn) representing metal is at the top, reminding you that this pot is made of metal. The sound 'móu' can be remembered by thinking of the word 'mold' — a mold for shaping metal.

Meanings of 鍪

móu(mou2)
1iron pan; metal cap
2iron pot
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About 鍪

鍪Simplified
17Strokes
金Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 鍪, be careful not to confuse it with similar characters that refer to different types of cookware. It is typically used in more informal contexts when discussing cooking. Collocations include 鍪子 (móuzi) for a smaller version or specific types of iron cookware.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鍪 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance your culinary vocabulary. Focus on related words like 锅 (guō, pot) and other kitchen utensils to expand your practical vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鍪 with 锅 (guō), mistakenly using them interchangeably. Remember that 鍪 specifically refers to a metal cap or pot, while 锅 refers to a broader category of pots.

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Etymology of 鍪

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

metal

Semantic (meaning)金
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Phonetic (sound)敄
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Case file: 鍪

  1. 1The meaning half金 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half敄 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 鍪?

Decomposition of 鍪

IDS Structure⿱敄金
鍪Full Character
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敄wu4
top
金Jin1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鍪?

How to say iron pan; metal cap in Chinese

“iron pan; metal cap” in Chinese is鍪móu

鍪 (móu) refers to a metal cap or an iron pot used in cooking. It is commonly associated with traditional Chinese cooking methods where such utensils are prevalent. This character can also imply a broader category of metal items, often used in a culinary context.

When to use 鍪

When using 鍪, be careful not to confuse it with similar characters that refer to different types of cookware. It is typically used in more informal contexts when discussing cooking. Collocations include 鍪子 (móuzi) for a smaller version or specific types of iron cookware.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鍪 with 锅 (guō), mistakenly using them interchangeably. Remember that 鍪 specifically refers to a metal cap or pot, while 锅 refers to a broader category of pots.

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鍪

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Word Family of 鍪

Words Containing This Character1
鍪móuiron pot
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Compound Meaning

What does 鍪 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鍪

鍪 specifically refers to a metal cap or pot, while other utensils like 锅 (guō) can refer to various types of pots.

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