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March 24, 2026
鎬gǎo(gao3)
The character 鎬 (gǎo) refers to a stove or a furnace, often used in contexts related to cooking or heating. It can also imply brightness or clarity in certain contexts, though this usage is less common. The character is typically encountered in discussions about traditional cooking methods or equipment.
Strokes18Radical釒Frequency#25513DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the stove plays a central role in family gatherings and cooking rituals, highlighting the importance of food and communal dining. The character 鎬 embodies this cultural significance.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bright, glowing stove (鎬) filled with delicious food. The top part of the character (金) suggests metal, like the material used in stoves, while the bottom part (高) reminds you of how high the flames can rise, representing brightness.
Meanings of 鎬
gǎo(gao3)
1stove; bright
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About 鎬
鎬Simplified
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釒Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a bright, glowing stove (鎬) filled with delicious food. The top part of the character (金) suggests metal, like the material used in stoves, while the bottom part (高) reminds you of how high the flames can rise, representing brightness.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 鎬 with similar characters related to brightness. It's important to use it specifically for stoves and heating contexts to avoid misunderstandings. This character is more formal, so it's suitable for written Chinese rather than casual conversation.
HSK Study Tips
While 鎬 is not included in HSK levels, understanding this character helps expand vocabulary relating to cooking and traditional practices. Focus on recognizing its components to aid in memorization and relate it to characters like 高 (high) and 金 (metal).
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the stove plays a central role in family gatherings and cooking rituals, highlighting the importance of food and communal dining. The character 鎬 embodies this cultural significance.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 鎬 with characters like 高 (gāo) or 明 (míng), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我需要一个高' (I need a high) instead of '我需要一个鎬' (I need a stove) can cause misunderstanding.
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Cultural Notes for 鎬
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, the stove plays a central role in family gatherings and cooking rituals, highlighting the importance of food and communal dining. The character 鎬 embodies this cultural significance.
Word Family of 鎬
Words Containing This Character5
镐gǎobright鎬
李昌镐Lee Chang-ho (1975-), South Korean Go player李昌鎬
镐头pickaxe鎬頭
洋镐pickaxe洋鎬
镐京Haojing (in modern Shaanxi, northwest of Chang'an county), capital of Western Zhou from c. 1050 BC鎬京
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鎬
It primarily refers to a stove or furnace, and is not commonly used in casual dialogue.
It is often used to describe traditional cooking methods that involve stoves or furnaces.
No, it is more specialized and may not be encountered frequently in daily conversations.
