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镦 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
镦dūnferrule; to castrateg, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镦dūnupsetting (forged pieces)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镦duìferrule; to castrateg, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镦duìupsetting (forged pieces)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
duì(dui4)dui
primary
T4
  1. 1ferrule; to castrate
  2. 2upsetting (forged pieces)
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March 24, 2026

镦(鐓)duì(dui4)

The character 镦 (duì) primarily refers to a ferrule, which is a metal ring or cap used to strengthen or protect the end of a tool or object. Additionally, it can denote the act of castration in a more technical context, as well as describe upsetting in metalworking, where forged pieces are manipulated under pressure. Its usage is more specialized and may not be common in everyday conversation.

Strokes17Radical钅
Cultural note

In Chinese craftsmanship, the use of ferrules is integral to tool-making, reflecting the value placed on durability and functionality in traditional practices. This character highlights the importance of quality in Chinese manufacturing and craftsmanship.

Memory tip

Imagine a metal tool with a protective ring (ferrule) on the end, which looks like a 'dui' being crowned with a shiny metal cap. The character 镦 can be visualized as a tool being enhanced with a protective ferrule, reinforcing its strength and function.

Meanings of 镦

duì(dui4)
primary
1ferrule; to castrate
2upsetting (forged pieces)
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About 镦

镦Simplified
鐓Traditional
17Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

镦 is typically used in technical or industrial contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings, such as 对 (duì) which means 'to face' or 'correct.' Ensure to use the correct tone and context when employing this character.

HSK Study Tips

As 镦 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it’s beneficial for learners to familiarize themselves with related terms in engineering or metallurgy. Focus on understanding its specific context of use, especially in technical discussions, and relate it to other HSK words involving tools or machinery.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 镦 with 对 (duì), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '我需要一个对' (wǒ xūyào yīgè duì) instead of '我需要一个镦' (wǒ xūyào yīgè duì) when referring to tools.

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Etymology of 镦

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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metal

Semantic (meaning)钅
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Phonetic (sound)敦
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Origin

镦 = 钅 + 敦. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 镦

IDS Structure⿰钅敦
镦Full character
=
钅jin1
left
敦dun1
right
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Parts

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How to say ferrule; to castrate in Chinese

“ferrule; to castrate” in Chinese is镦dūn

The character 镦 (duì) primarily refers to a ferrule, which is a metal ring or cap used to strengthen or protect the end of a tool or object. Additionally, it can denote the act of castration in a more technical context, as well as describe upsetting in metalworking, where forged pieces are manipulated under pressure. Its usage is more specialized and may not be common in everyday conversation.

When to use 镦

镦 is typically used in technical or industrial contexts, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings, such as 对 (duì) which means 'to face' or 'correct.' Ensure to use the correct tone and context when employing this character.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 镦 with 对 (duì), leading to incorrect usage in sentences. For example, saying '我需要一个对' (wǒ xūyào yīgè duì) instead of '我需要一个镦' (wǒ xūyào yīgè duì) when referring to tools.

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Word Family of 镦

Words containing this character1
镦duìupsetting (forged pieces)鐓

Frequently asked questions about 镦

镦 is not commonly used in everyday conversation; it is more relevant in technical fields like engineering.

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