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鎏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鎏liúpure goldb, 18 strokes, radical 金
liú(liu2) T2
  1. 1pure gold
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March 24, 2026

鎏liú(liu2)

The character 鎏 (liú) refers to pure gold, often associated with high value and purity in the context of precious metals. It can also be a variant of 鎦 (liú) or 镏 (liú), which have similar meanings. This word is generally used in more formal or literary contexts when discussing gold or craftsmanship.

Strokes18Radical金
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, gold is often associated with prosperity and good fortune, making the character 鎏 significant in discussions around wealth and luxury. Gold items are traditionally given as gifts during important occasions like weddings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a golden river (流, liú) flowing with pure gold (鎏). The character 鎏 combines the metal radical (金) with the sound 'liú,' which can remind you of a luxurious flow of gold.

Meanings of 鎏

liú(liu2)
1pure gold
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About 鎏

鎏Simplified
18Strokes
金Radical
区别词distinguishing word (dist.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鎏

Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so learners should be cautious about its context. It is more likely to be found in literature or specialized discussions about metals. Remember to differentiate 鎏 from similar-sounding characters like 流 (liú, to flow) to avoid confusion.

HSK Study Tips

While 鎏 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it relates to themes of wealth and metal that can appear in HSK vocabulary. Focus on distinguishing it from other similar characters and understanding its specific context in discussions of precious materials.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鎏 with 鏐 (liū), which means something different. For example, saying '我喜欢鎏' when you mean '我喜欢金' (I like gold) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Pronunciation of 鎏

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Etymology of 鎏

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

gold

Semantic (meaning)金
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Phonetic (sound)流
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Case file: 鎏

  1. 1The meaning half金 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half流 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaygold
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 鎏?

Decomposition of 鎏

IDS Structure⿱流金
鎏Full Character
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流liu2
top
金Jin1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鎏?

How to say pure gold in Chinese

“pure gold” in Chinese is鎏liú

The character 鎏 (liú) refers to pure gold, often associated with high value and purity in the context of precious metals. It can also be a variant of 鎦 (liú) or 镏 (liú), which have similar meanings. This word is generally used in more formal or literary contexts when discussing gold or craftsmanship.

When to use 鎏

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so learners should be cautious about its context. It is more likely to be found in literature or specialized discussions about metals. Remember to differentiate 鎏 from similar-sounding characters like 流 (liú, to flow) to avoid confusion.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鎏 with 鏐 (liū), which means something different. For example, saying '我喜欢鎏' when you mean '我喜欢金' (I like gold) can lead to misunderstandings.

Write 鎏

鎏

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Word Family of 鎏

Words Containing This Character1
鎏liúlutetium (chemistry) (Tw)
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Compound Meaning

What does 鎏 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鎏

鎏 means pure gold and is often used in more formal contexts related to precious metals.

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