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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
釧chuànbracelet, armletx, 11 strokes, radical 釒
chuàn(chuan4)chuan T4
  1. 1bracelet, armlet
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March 24, 2026

釧chuàn(chuan4)

The character 釧 (chuàn) refers to a type of bracelet or armlet, typically made from metal or other materials. This term is often used in contexts related to jewelry, adornment, and traditional attire in Chinese culture.

Strokes11Radical釒
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, jewelry like 釧 is often associated with status and beauty. Different styles of armlets may also reflect regional variations in customs and fashion.

Memory tip

Imagine a bracelet made of shiny metal (representing the radical 釫 which relates to metal) wrapped around your wrist, connecting to the sound 'chuàn.' Visualize the bracelet as a link (or chain), emphasizing its function as an accessory.

Meanings of 釧

chuàn(chuan4)
1bracelet, armlet
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About 釧

釧Simplified
11Strokes
釒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 釧, it is important to specify the type of bracelet, as there are many types in Chinese. This term is more formal and is often used in contexts discussing traditional or ceremonial jewelry, rather than casual wear.

HSK Study Tips

Although 釧 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to other words related to accessories, such as 项链 (necklace, xiàngliàn) and 戒指 (ring, jièzhǐ). Students should focus on recognizing its use in cultural contexts and types of jewelry.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 釧 with other jewelry terms like 戒指 (ring) or 项链 (necklace). For example, saying '我有一个釧' (I have a ring) is incorrect; it should specify '我有一个戒指'.

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Etymology of 釧

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

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 川 represents the sound. Simplified form of 釧.

Memory hint

metal

Semantic (meaning)釒
+
Phonetic (sound)川
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Origin

釧 = 釒 + 川. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 釧

IDS Structure⿰釒川
釧Full character
=
釒jin1
left
川Chuan1
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 釧?

How to say bracelet, armlet in Chinese

“bracelet, armlet” in Chinese is釧chuàn

The character 釧 (chuàn) refers to a type of bracelet or armlet, typically made from metal or other materials. This term is often used in contexts related to jewelry, adornment, and traditional attire in Chinese culture.

When to use 釧

When using 釧, it is important to specify the type of bracelet, as there are many types in Chinese. This term is more formal and is often used in contexts discussing traditional or ceremonial jewelry, rather than casual wear.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 釧 with other jewelry terms like 戒指 (ring) or 项链 (necklace). For example, saying '我有一个釧' (I have a ring) is incorrect; it should specify '我有一个戒指'.

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Word Family of 釧

Words containing this character1
钏chuànarmlet釧
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Characters with 釧

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Frequently asked questions about 釧

Yes, but it is more commonly found in literary or historical contexts rather than everyday conversation.

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