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锍liǔThe character 锍 (liǔ) refers to a type of metal, specifically 'tin'. It is commonly used in contexts related to metallurgy or when discussing various alloys. While not frequently used in everyday conversation, it can appear in specialized fields such as chemistry or manufacturing.12 strokes, radical 钅, rank #88863, Very Hard
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March 24, 2026

锍liǔ(liu3)

The character 锍 (liǔ) refers to a type of metal, specifically 'tin'. It is commonly used in contexts related to metallurgy or when discussing various alloys. While not frequently used in everyday conversation, it can appear in specialized fields such as chemistry or manufacturing.

Strokes12Radical钅Frequency#88863DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Tin has historically been significant in Chinese manufacturing and has been used in various traditional crafts, including pottery and metalwork. Understanding 锍 provides insight into the importance of materials in Chinese craftsmanship.

Memory Tip

Imagine the character 锍 as a 'tin can'. The left part resembles a metal container, and the right part represents the concept of metal. Visualize a shiny tin can to remember that 锍 refers to tin.

About 锍

锍Simplified
12Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 锍

Usage Notes

When using 锍, ensure that you are speaking in contexts related to materials or chemistry, as it is not commonly used in casual conversations. Be cautious with the tones; 锍 is pronounced with a falling tone (liǔ), which is different from similar-sounding words. Collocations may include phrases like '锍合金' (tin alloy).

HSK Study Tips

As 锍 is not included in HSK vocabulary lists, focus on related terms that describe metals and materials in your studies. Familiarizing yourself with other metal-related characters can help solidify your understanding of this term.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 锍 with similar-sounding characters like 留 (liú, to stay) or 六 (liù, six). Ensure you remember that 锍 specifically refers to tin and is associated with metals.

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Etymology of 锍

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

metal

Semantic (meaning)钅
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Phonetic (sound)㐬
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Case file: 锍

  1. 1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half㐬 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymetal
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 锍?

Decomposition of 锍

IDS Structure⿰钅㐬
锍Full Character
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钅jin1
left
㐬liu2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 锍?

How to say 锍 in Chinese

This in Chinese is锍liǔ

The character 锍 (liǔ) refers to a type of metal, specifically 'tin'. It is commonly used in contexts related to metallurgy or when discussing various alloys. While not frequently used in everyday conversation, it can appear in specialized fields such as chemistry or manufacturing.

When to use 锍

When using 锍, ensure that you are speaking in contexts related to materials or chemistry, as it is not commonly used in casual conversations. Be cautious with the tones; 锍 is pronounced with a falling tone (liǔ), which is different from similar-sounding words. Collocations may include phrases like '锍合金' (tin alloy).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 锍 with similar-sounding characters like 留 (liú, to stay) or 六 (liù, six). Ensure you remember that 锍 specifically refers to tin and is associated with metals.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 锍

It means 'tin', a type of metal used in various alloys.

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