unknown, 16 strokes, radical 钅, rank #54120, Very Hard
tāng(tang1) T1
1awl, boring tool
2noise of drums
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March 24, 2026
镗(鏜)tāng(tang1)
The character 镗 (tāng) primarily refers to an awl or a boring tool used in various crafts and trades. It can also describe the sound made by drums, emphasizing its dual meaning in both physical tools and auditory experiences.
Strokes16Radical钅Frequency#54120DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese craftsmanship, tools like the awl (镗) are essential in woodworking and metalworking, reflecting the importance of skilled labor in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'tang' of metal being bored through by a sharp awl. The character 镗 looks like a metal tool (the radical 钅) piercing through material, creating a 'tang' sound like a drum when struck.
Meanings of 镗
tāng(tang1)
1awl, boring tool
2noise of drums
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About 镗
镗Simplified
鏜Traditional
16Strokes
钅Radical
拟声词onomatopoeia (onom.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 镗
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'tang' of metal being bored through by a sharp awl. The character 镗 looks like a metal tool (the radical 钅) piercing through material, creating a 'tang' sound like a drum when struck.
Usage Notes
This character is relatively formal and may not appear in everyday conversation. Common collocations include terms related to tools and sounds, and learners should be cautious with the pronunciation tone, as it is a high-level tone (first tone).
HSK Study Tips
Although 镗 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it can be associated with HSK Level 4 terms that relate to tools and sounds. Students should focus on mastering related characters that include the metal radical 钅 for better retention.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese craftsmanship, tools like the awl (镗) are essential in woodworking and metalworking, reflecting the importance of skilled labor in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 镗 with similar-sounding characters. For example, mixing it up with 糖 (táng, sugar) due to the tone can lead to misunderstandings. Always remember 镗 is 'tāng' with a high-level tone, not 'táng'.
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Cultural Notes for 镗
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese craftsmanship, tools like the awl (镗) are essential in woodworking and metalworking, reflecting the importance of skilled labor in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 镗
Words Containing This Character1
镗tāngnoise of drums鏜
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What does 镗 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 镗
镗 is mainly used in the context of tools for boring holes in various materials, important in construction and craftsmanship.
镗 is pronounced with a high-level tone, 'tāng', similar to the sound of a drum.
Yes, it is often used in phrases related to tools and craftsmanship, although it is less common in everyday speech.
