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阞 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
阞lèsedimentary layer; mineral veinx, 4 strokes, radical 阝
阞lèlayerunknown, 4 strokes, radical 阝
阞lèveinunknown, 4 strokes, radical 阝
lè(le4) T4
  1. 1sedimentary layer; mineral vein
  2. 2layer
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March 24, 2026

阞lè(le4)

The character 阞 (lè) refers to geological layers or veins, often used in contexts related to sedimentary layers or mineral deposits. It can denote a specific stratum in geology, highlighting its importance in understanding natural formations and resources. This word is more specialized and may not be commonly encountered in everyday conversation.

Strokes4Radical阝
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the study of earth layers and minerals has historical significance, especially in traditional Chinese medicine where certain minerals are believed to have healing properties. The understanding of layers can also be linked to the philosophy of yin and yang, where balance is maintained through layers of existence.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'layer' of 'leaves' (lè) stacked on top of each other, representing the geological layers of sediment. The character 阞 resembles a layered structure with its components, helping you visualize its meaning of 'layer' or 'vein'.

Meanings of 阞

lè(le4)
1sedimentary layer; mineral vein
2layer
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About 阞

阞Simplified
4Strokes
阝Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 阞

Usage Notes

Usage of 阞 is generally formal and specific to academic or scientific discussions, particularly in geology or mining. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding words; ensure you use the correct tone 'lè' to avoid misunderstanding. It often appears in combinations with other geological terms.

HSK Study Tips

Since 阞 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, learners at this level should focus on foundational characters and their common compounds. Understanding the concept of layers in both physical and abstract terms can help relate to other HSK vocabulary that involves categorization or stratification.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 阞 with similar characters like 層 (céng), which also means 'layer' but is more general. Always use 阞 specifically for geological contexts to avoid ambiguity.

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Etymology of 阞

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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place

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)力
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Case file: 阞

  1. 1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half力 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayplace
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 阞?

Decomposition of 阞

IDS Structure⿰阝力
阞Full Character
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阝yi4
left
力Li4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 阞?

How to say sedimentary layer; mineral vein in Chinese

“sedimentary layer; mineral vein” in Chinese is阞lè

The character 阞 (lè) refers to geological layers or veins, often used in contexts related to sedimentary layers or mineral deposits. It can denote a specific stratum in geology, highlighting its importance in understanding natural formations and resources. This word is more specialized and may not be commonly encountered in everyday conversation.

When to use 阞

Usage of 阞 is generally formal and specific to academic or scientific discussions, particularly in geology or mining. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding words; ensure you use the correct tone 'lè' to avoid misunderstanding. It often appears in combinations with other geological terms.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 阞 with similar characters like 層 (céng), which also means 'layer' but is more general. Always use 阞 specifically for geological contexts to avoid ambiguity.

Write 阞

阞

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阞

It is primarily used in geological contexts, particularly when discussing sedimentary layers or mineral veins.

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