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锔 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
锔jūcuriumg, 12 strokes, radical 钅, rank #56007, Very Hard
锔jūto mend by stapling or cramping broken pieces togetherunknown, 12 strokes, radical 钅, rank #56007, Very Hard
锔jūcurium (chemistry)unknown, 12 strokes, radical 钅, rank #56007, Very Hard
锔júcuriumg, 12 strokes, radical 钅, rank #56007, Very Hard
锔júto mend by stapling or cramping broken pieces togetherunknown, 12 strokes, radical 钅, rank #56007, Very Hard
锔júcurium (chemistry)unknown, 12 strokes, radical 钅, rank #56007, Very Hard
jū(ju1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1curium
  2. 2to mend by stapling or cramping broken pieces together
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March 24, 2026

锔(鋦)jū(ju1)

The character 锔 (jū) refers to a specific action in the context of repairing or mending objects, particularly by using staples or clamps to hold broken pieces together. It is commonly used in contexts involving physical repairs, such as in carpentry or metalwork, rather than in daily conversation. This character is less frequently encountered in everyday language, which may limit its practical application for learners.

Strokes12Radical钅Frequency#56007DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese craftsmanship, the act of repairing items is highly valued, reflecting the cultural principle of sustainability and the importance of maintaining tools and objects rather than discarding them.

Memory Tip

Think of 锔 (jū) as a 'jewel' (sounds like jū) that holds things together. Imagine a shiny staple as a precious metal used to mend broken pieces, symbolizing strength and unity. The radical 钅 (metal) hints at the tools used in this mending process.

Meanings of 锔

jū(ju1)
primary
1curium
2to mend by stapling or cramping broken pieces together
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About 锔

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

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AI Study Notes for 锔

Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may be challenging for learners to find the right context. It is more appropriate in technical discussions or when describing repair work. Be mindful of the tone, as 锔 is pronounced with a high level tone (jū) which is crucial for correct comprehension.

HSK Study Tips

Although 锔 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it provides insight into how characters are constructed and used in specialized contexts. Focus on the radicals and components of the character, as they can help in deciphering meaning in related terms or in technical vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 锔 with other repair-related characters such as 修 (xiū, to repair) due to their similar meanings. Ensure you use 锔 specifically when referring to mending with staples, not general repairs.

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Etymology of 锔

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)局
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Case file: 锔

  1. 1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half局 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 锔?

Decomposition of 锔

IDS Structure⿰钅局
锔Full Character
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钅jin1
left
局ju2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 锔?

How to say curium in Chinese

“curium” in Chinese is锔jū

The character 锔 (jū) refers to a specific action in the context of repairing or mending objects, particularly by using staples or clamps to hold broken pieces together. It is commonly used in contexts involving physical repairs, such as in carpentry or metalwork, rather than in daily conversation. This character is less frequently encountered in everyday language, which may limit its practical application for learners.

When to use 锔

This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may be challenging for learners to find the right context. It is more appropriate in technical discussions or when describing repair work. Be mindful of the tone, as 锔 is pronounced with a high level tone (jū) which is crucial for correct comprehension.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 锔 with other repair-related characters such as 修 (xiū, to repair) due to their similar meanings. Ensure you use 锔 specifically when referring to mending with staples, not general repairs.

Write 锔

锔

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Word Family of 锔

Words Containing This Character1
锔jūto mend by stapling or cramping broken pieces together鋦
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Compound Meaning

What does 锔 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 锔

锔 is best used in discussions about repairs, particularly in technical fields like carpentry or metalwork.

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