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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
锖qiāngthe color of a mineralx, 13 strokes, radical 钅
qiāng(qiang1)qiang T1
  1. 1the color of a mineral
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March 24, 2026

锖(錆)qiāng(qiang1)

The character 锖 (qiāng) refers to a specific mineral color, often associated with a dull or muted tone resembling certain ores. It is used in contexts relating to geology or descriptions of mineral hues, and it typically signifies a less vibrant color that can be found in nature.

Strokes13Radical钅
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, mineral colors can be significant in the context of traditional medicine and art, where the properties of minerals are often tied to philosophical concepts of balance and harmony.

Memory tip

Imagine a dull, gray rock that looks like it has lost its shine. The character 锖 has the metal radical 钅 (indicating it relates to minerals) and sounds like 'qiāng,' which can remind you of 'gray' when you picture a heavy, unpolished stone.

Meanings of 锖

qiāng(qiang1)
1the color of a mineral
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About 锖

锖Simplified
錆Traditional
13Strokes
钅Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This word is quite specialized and may not be frequently used in everyday conversation. It is more common in academic or scientific discussions about minerals. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 锖 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be related to other words describing colors or minerals that may appear at higher levels. Students should focus on the context of mineralogy and how color descriptors function in the language.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 锖 with other color-related characters. For instance, using 锖 in place of 灰 (huī, gray) is incorrect; they have different nuances and usage contexts.

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Etymology of 锖

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

A metallic 钅 color 青; 青 also provides the pronunciation

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Decomposition of 锖

IDS Structure⿰钅青
锖Full character
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钅jin1
left
青Qing1
right
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How to say the color of a mineral in Chinese

“the color of a mineral” in Chinese is锖qiāng

The character 锖 (qiāng) refers to a specific mineral color, often associated with a dull or muted tone resembling certain ores. It is used in contexts relating to geology or descriptions of mineral hues, and it typically signifies a less vibrant color that can be found in nature.

When to use 锖

This word is quite specialized and may not be frequently used in everyday conversation. It is more common in academic or scientific discussions about minerals. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 锖 with other color-related characters. For instance, using 锖 in place of 灰 (huī, gray) is incorrect; they have different nuances and usage contexts.

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Word Family of 锖

Words containing this character1
锖qiāngthe color of a mineral錆

Frequently asked questions about 锖

No, 锖 is mainly used in specific contexts related to geology or mineral descriptions.

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