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鉾 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
móuspearx, 14 strokes, radical 釒, Very Hard
móu(mou2) T2
  1. 1spear
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March 24, 2026

móu(mou2)

The character 鉾 (móu) refers to a type of spear or polearm, commonly used in ancient Chinese warfare. It signifies a weapon primarily used for thrusting, and is associated with martial arts and historical military contexts.

Strokes14RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese history, spears like 鉾 were crucial in military formations and are often featured in traditional martial arts practices, reflecting the importance of weaponry in Chinese heritage and culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a fierce warrior wielding a spear, with the character 鉾 resembling the shape of a spearhead. The radical 钅 (metal) suggests that this weapon is made of metal, reinforcing its association with strength and combat.

Meanings of 鉾

móu(mou2)
1spear
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About 鉾

Simplified
14Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鉾

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a fierce warrior wielding a spear, with the character 鉾 resembling the shape of a spearhead. The radical 钅 (metal) suggests that this weapon is made of metal, reinforcing its association with strength and combat.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 鉾 with similar characters that pertain to other types of weapons. This character is more formal and is usually found in historical texts or martial arts contexts. Be mindful of the tone; 鉾 has a rising tone (móu), which can be confused with the flat tone (mó).

HSK Study Tips

While 鉾 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to words related to weapons and martial arts, such as 刀 (knife) and 剑 (sword). Students should focus on differentiating between various types of weapons in Chinese to enhance their vocabulary in martial contexts.

Cultural Note

In Chinese history, spears like 鉾 were crucial in military formations and are often featured in traditional martial arts practices, reflecting the importance of weaponry in Chinese heritage and culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鉾 with 錐 (zhuī), which means 'awl' or 'piercer', due to similar appearances. It's important to remember that 鉾 specifically denotes a spear, while 錐 is a tool for piercing.

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Pronunciation of 鉾

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Etymology of 鉾

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

metal

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 鉾?

Decomposition of 鉾

IDS Structure⿰釒牟
Full Character
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jin1
left
Mou2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鉾?

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Cultural Notes for 鉾

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese history, spears like 鉾 were crucial in military formations and are often featured in traditional martial arts practices, reflecting the importance of weaponry in Chinese heritage and culture.

Word Family of 鉾

Words Containing This Character1
móuspear
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Compound Meaning

What does 鉾 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鉾

While 鉾 specifically refers to a type of spear, other weapon characters like 刀 (knife) or 剑 (sword) denote different types of weapons, each with unique uses and historical significance.