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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
铘yéswordx, 11 strokes, radical 钅
yé(ye2)ye T2
  1. 1sword
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March 24, 2026

铘yé(ye2)

The character 铘 (yé) specifically refers to a type of sword, often characterized by its blade and craftsmanship. It is used in contexts related to weaponry, historical discussions about martial arts, or literature that describes ancient battles.

Strokes11Radical钅
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, swords symbolize honor and power, often associated with martial heroes and historical figures. The craftsmanship of swords is also celebrated in Chinese history, reflecting the artistry and skill of ancient blacksmiths.

Memory tip

Imagine a gleaming sword made of metal (the radical 钅 represents metal) cutting through the air, and think of the sound 'ye' as the swift whisper of the blade. Visualize a warrior named 'Yé' wielding this sword with great skill.

Meanings of 铘

yé(ye2)
1sword
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About 铘

铘Simplified
11Strokes
钅Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This character is quite specialized and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It is more likely to be found in historical texts or martial arts discussions. Be careful with the pronunciation; the tone is crucial as it can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

As this character is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on understanding its usage in specific contexts rather than memorizing it. Connecting it to other words related to weapons or martial arts may help solidify its meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 铘 with other words for weapons due to its rarity. For example, some might mistakenly use it interchangeably with 剑 (jiàn), which is a more common word for 'sword' in general.

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Etymology of 铘

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

A metal 钅 weapon 邪; 邪 also provides the pronunciation

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Decomposition of 铘

IDS Structure⿰钅邪
铘Full character
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钅jin1
left
邪xie2
right
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How to say sword in Chinese

“sword” in Chinese is铘yé

The character 铘 (yé) specifically refers to a type of sword, often characterized by its blade and craftsmanship. It is used in contexts related to weaponry, historical discussions about martial arts, or literature that describes ancient battles.

When to use 铘

This character is quite specialized and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It is more likely to be found in historical texts or martial arts discussions. Be careful with the pronunciation; the tone is crucial as it can change the meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 铘 with other words for weapons due to its rarity. For example, some might mistakenly use it interchangeably with 剑 (jiàn), which is a more common word for 'sword' in general.

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铘 means 'sword' and refers specifically to a type of metal sword.

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