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鏊 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鏊àoa flat iron cooking-plate for cakesn, 18 strokes, radical 金, rank #72572, Very Hard
鏊àogriddleunknown, 18 strokes, radical 金, rank #72572, Very Hard
鏊àotavaunknown, 18 strokes, radical 金, rank #72572, Very Hard
ào(ao4) T4
  1. 1a flat iron cooking-plate for cakes
  2. 2griddle
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March 24, 2026

鏊ào(ao4)

The character 鏊 (ào) refers to a flat iron cooking-plate used primarily for making cakes, similar to a griddle or tava. It is commonly found in Chinese cooking, especially in regions where traditional methods of preparing bread and pancakes are practiced.

Strokes18Radical金Frequency#72572DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The use of 鏊 highlights the traditional cooking methods in Chinese culture, especially in rural areas where such flat iron plates are still prevalent for making staple foods like pancakes and breads.

Memory Tip

Imagine an 'iron' (the radical 金) cooking-plate that 'bakes' (sounds like 'ao') delicious cakes. Picture a giant iron frying pan sizzling with cakes, making your mouth water as the aroma fills the air.

Meanings of 鏊

ào(ao4)
1a flat iron cooking-plate for cakes
2griddle
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About 鏊

鏊Simplified
18Strokes
金Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is generally used in informal contexts related to cooking. Be cautious with the pronunciation; the fourth tone can easily be confused with other terms. Common collocations include 鏊饼 (ào bǐng) for cakes cooked on this griddle.

HSK Study Tips

While 鏊 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it is useful for learners interested in culinary terms. Connecting it to related cooking words like 煮 (zhǔ, to boil) or 烤 (kǎo, to roast) can enhance understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鏊 (ào) with similar-sounding characters, leading to incorrect usage. For example, mixing it up with 搭 (dā, to build) can cause misunderstandings in culinary contexts.

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Etymology of 鏊

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)敖
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Case file: 鏊

  1. 1The meaning half金 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half敖 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 鏊?

Decomposition of 鏊

IDS Structure⿱敖金
鏊Full Character
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敖Ao2
top
金Jin1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鏊?

How to say a flat iron cooking-plate for cakes in Chinese

“a flat iron cooking-plate for cakes” in Chinese is鏊ào

The character 鏊 (ào) refers to a flat iron cooking-plate used primarily for making cakes, similar to a griddle or tava. It is commonly found in Chinese cooking, especially in regions where traditional methods of preparing bread and pancakes are practiced.

When to use 鏊

This term is generally used in informal contexts related to cooking. Be cautious with the pronunciation; the fourth tone can easily be confused with other terms. Common collocations include 鏊饼 (ào bǐng) for cakes cooked on this griddle.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鏊 (ào) with similar-sounding characters, leading to incorrect usage. For example, mixing it up with 搭 (dā, to build) can cause misunderstandings in culinary contexts.

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鏊

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Word Family of 鏊

Words Containing This Character1
鏊àotava
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Compound Meaning

What does 鏊 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鏊

While 鏊 specifically refers to a flat iron cooking-plate, other utensils like 煎锅 (jiān guō) are more general frying pans. 鏊 is distinct in its traditional use for cakes.

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