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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鐾bèia flat iron cooking-plate for cakesg, 21 strokes, radical 金
bèi(bei4) T4
  1. 1a flat iron cooking-plate for cakes
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March 24, 2026

鐾bèi(bei4)

The character 鐾 (bèi) refers to a flat iron cooking-plate used specifically for making cakes, particularly in traditional Chinese cooking. It represents a specific cooking tool that is typically heated and used to cook various types of batter-based desserts, highlighting its significance in culinary practices.

Strokes21Radical金
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, cooking tools like 鐾 are essential for preparing various regional cakes, often associated with celebrations and festivals. Mastering the use of such tools can be a way to connect with Chinese heritage and culinary traditions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large, heavy plate made of iron (like 鐾) sitting on a stove, cooking delicious cakes. The character contains the radical for metal (金), emphasizing its material, and the sound 'bèi' can be remembered by thinking of a baker using this iron plate to create beautiful cakes.

Meanings of 鐾

bèi(bei4)
1a flat iron cooking-plate for cakes
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About 鐾

鐾Simplified
21Strokes
金Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鐾

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 鐾 with similar characters that refer to different cooking utensils. This word is more likely to be used in a culinary context, so it's best to use it in informal settings among food enthusiasts or chefs. Be careful with pronunciation as the tone is crucial; mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While 鐾 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding this character can enhance your culinary vocabulary, which is beneficial for HSK level 4 and above. Focus on recognizing related cooking terms to build a comprehensive understanding of Chinese culinary language.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鐾 with 鍋 (guō), which means pot. For example, saying '我用鐾做飯' (wǒ yòng bèi zuò fàn) is incorrect; it should be '我用鍋做飯' (wǒ yòng guō zuò fàn) for referring to cooking in a pot.

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Etymology of 鐾

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)辟
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Case file: 鐾

  1. 1The meaning half金 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half辟 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 鐾?

Decomposition of 鐾

IDS Structure⿱辟金
鐾Full Character
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辟bi4
top
金Jin1
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 鐾?

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

“a flat iron cooking-plate for cakes” in Chinese is鐾bèi

The character 鐾 (bèi) refers to a flat iron cooking-plate used specifically for making cakes, particularly in traditional Chinese cooking. It represents a specific cooking tool that is typically heated and used to cook various types of batter-based desserts, highlighting its significance in culinary practices.

When to use 鐾

Common mistakes include confusing 鐾 with similar characters that refer to different cooking utensils. This word is more likely to be used in a culinary context, so it's best to use it in informal settings among food enthusiasts or chefs. Be careful with pronunciation as the tone is crucial; mispronouncing it could lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鐾 with 鍋 (guō), which means pot. For example, saying '我用鐾做飯' (wǒ yòng bèi zuò fàn) is incorrect; it should be '我用鍋做飯' (wǒ yòng guō zuò fàn) for referring to cooking in a pot.

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鐾

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鐾

Various traditional Chinese cakes, especially those with a batter base, can be made using 鐾.

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