Meanings of 鐲
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Learners often confuse 鐲 with similar-sounding words. It is important to use 鐲 specifically in contexts involving metal jewelry or small bells. Additionally, it’s more formal; in casual speech, you might use other terms for bracelets.
While 鐲 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, its components, especially the metal radical (金), are useful for understanding other terms related to metal in HSK levels 3 and above. Focus on recognizing the radical and related vocabulary.
Learners often mistakenly use 鐲 to refer to modern or casual bracelets instead of the more formal or ceremonial context. For example, saying 鐲 for a rubber bracelet is incorrect; instead, use 乳胶手环 (rǔjiāo shǒuhuán) for a casual rubber bracelet.
Pronunciation of 鐲
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Etymology of 鐲
Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 蜀 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鐲.
metal
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Case file: 鐲
Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 蜀 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鐲.
- 1The meaning half釒 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half蜀 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymetal
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say bracelet, armband; small bell in Chinese
“bracelet, armband; small bell” in Chinese is鐲
The character 鐲 (zhuó) primarily refers to a type of jewelry, specifically a bracelet or armband, often made of metal. It can also denote a small bell, typically used in ceremonial contexts. This word is less commonly used in everyday conversation, and is more likely found in literature or historical texts.
When to use 鐲
Learners often confuse 鐲 with similar-sounding words. It is important to use 鐲 specifically in contexts involving metal jewelry or small bells. Additionally, it’s more formal; in casual speech, you might use other terms for bracelets.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 鐲 to refer to modern or casual bracelets instead of the more formal or ceremonial context. For example, saying 鐲 for a rubber bracelet is incorrect; instead, use 乳胶手环 (rǔjiāo shǒuhuán) for a casual rubber bracelet.
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Word Family of 鐲
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鐲
While 鐲 specifically refers to a metal bracelet or armband, other terms may refer to bracelets made from different materials or styles.
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