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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
锪huōa kind of toolv, 13 strokes, radical 钅
huō(huo1)huo T1
  1. 1a kind of tool
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March 24, 2026

锪huō(huo1)

锪 (huō) refers to a specific type of tool used in traditional Chinese woodworking, particularly for hollowing out wood. It is often associated with craftsmanship and precision, making it an important term in discussions about carpentry and artisanal work.

Strokes13Radical钅
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, traditional woodworking tools like 锪 reflect the rich history of craftsmanship and the importance of skilled trades in local economies. Mastery of such tools is often passed down through generations.

Memory tip

Imagine a craftsman using a tool shaped like a 'huo' (火) flame to hollow out wood, symbolizing the creation of warmth and beauty in furniture. The character 锪 combines the metal radical 钅, suggesting it's a tool, with a phonetic component that sounds like 'huo'.

Meanings of 锪

huō(huo1)
1a kind of tool
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About 锪

锪Simplified
13Strokes
钅Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is quite specialized, so it's best used in contexts related to woodworking or craftsmanship. Avoid using it in casual conversation as it may come off as overly technical. Be careful with pronunciation, as it can be confused with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Since 锪 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on related terms like 工具 (gōngjù, tool) and 木工 (mùgōng, carpentry) to build a broader understanding of woodworking vocabulary. Understanding the context of tools can aid in remembering this word.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 锪 with similar tools and their functions, such as 刨 (páo, plane). For example, saying '我用锪来切木头' (I use huō to cut wood) is incorrect; it should be '我用锯来切木头' (I use a saw to cut wood).

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Etymology of 锪

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)忽
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Origin

锪 = 钅 + 忽. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 锪

IDS Structure⿰钅忽
锪Full character
=
钅jin1
left
忽Hu1
right
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Parts

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How to say a kind of tool in Chinese

“a kind of tool” in Chinese is锪huō

锪 (huō) refers to a specific type of tool used in traditional Chinese woodworking, particularly for hollowing out wood. It is often associated with craftsmanship and precision, making it an important term in discussions about carpentry and artisanal work.

When to use 锪

This term is quite specialized, so it's best used in contexts related to woodworking or craftsmanship. Avoid using it in casual conversation as it may come off as overly technical. Be careful with pronunciation, as it can be confused with similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 锪 with similar tools and their functions, such as 刨 (páo, plane). For example, saying '我用锪来切木头' (I use huō to cut wood) is incorrect; it should be '我用锯来切木头' (I use a saw to cut wood).

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锪 refers to a tool used primarily for hollowing out wood in traditional woodworking.

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