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March 24, 2026
镡(鐔)chán(chan2)
镡 (chán) refers to a type of short sword or dagger, often characterized by its guard and pommel. This term can be used in historical contexts related to weaponry or martial arts, and it may also appear as a surname in Chinese culture.
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Cultural Note
The term 镡 is associated with traditional Chinese martial arts, where various types of weapons are taught. Understanding this term can deepen your appreciation for historical texts and films that depict ancient Chinese combat.
Memory Tip
Imagine a shiny dagger (镡) that guards you with its sharp blade. The character has the metal radical '金' on the left, indicating its connection to weapons, and the right side can be visualized as a sword with a handle, emphasizing its meaning.
Meanings of 镡
chán(chan2)
primary
1dagger, dirk, short-sword
2guard (on a sword handle)
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About 镡
镡Simplified
鐔Traditional
17Strokes
钅Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 镡 with other similar weapons like 剑 (jiàn, sword) or 刀 (dāo, knife). This term is more formal and often used in historical or literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 镡 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with words related to weapons and history. Focus on learning related terms, such as sword (剑) and knife (刀), to build your vocabulary around this theme.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 镡 with similar characters related to weapons, such as 刀 (knife) or 剑 (sword). A common mistake is using 镡 to refer to a general sword; instead, remember it specifically refers to a short sword or dagger.
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Pronunciation of 镡
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2The sound half覃 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaymetal
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 镡?
Decomposition of 镡
IDS Structure⿰钅覃
镡Full Character
=
钅jin1
left
覃Qin2
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 镡?
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镡 (chán) refers to a type of short sword or dagger, often characterized by its guard and pommel. This term can be used in historical contexts related to weaponry or martial arts, and it may also appear as a surname in Chinese culture.
When to use 镡
Be cautious not to confuse 镡 with other similar weapons like 剑 (jiàn, sword) or 刀 (dāo, knife). This term is more formal and often used in historical or literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 镡 with similar characters related to weapons, such as 刀 (knife) or 剑 (sword). A common mistake is using 镡 to refer to a general sword; instead, remember it specifically refers to a short sword or dagger.
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镡
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Word Family of 镡
Words Containing This Character1
镡chándagger鐔
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Compound Meaning
What does 镡 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 镡
镡 refers specifically to a short sword or dagger, while 剑 is a more general term for a sword.
No, 镡 is more often found in historical contexts or literature rather than in everyday speech.
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