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鋃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鋃lángchain, lock; ornamentx, 15 strokes, radical 釒
láng(lang2) T2
  1. 1chain, lock; ornament
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March 24, 2026

鋃láng(lang2)

The character 鋃 (láng) refers to a type of chain or lock, often associated with securing items. It can also denote ornamental chains used for decorative purposes, particularly in traditional contexts. This term is less frequently used in modern conversational Chinese, but it appears in literary and historical texts.

Strokes15Radical釒
Cultural Note

In ancient China, ornamental chains were often used in ceremonial contexts, such as in traditional attire or during significant rituals, reflecting the craftsmanship and aesthetics of the time. This character may evoke images of historical artifacts seen in museums.

Memory Tip

Imagine a strong chain (鋃) holding a treasure chest closed, with the lock being the highlight. The left part of the character, 钅, suggests metal, emphasizing the strength of the chain, while the right part sounds like 'lang,' which can remind you of 'long' chains that keep things secure.

Meanings of 鋃

láng(lang2)
1chain, lock; ornament
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About 鋃

鋃Simplified
15Strokes
釒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鋃

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 鋃 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. This word is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It often appears in phrases related to security or decoration, such as 'decorative chains'.

HSK Study Tips

Though 鋃 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other words related to security, like 锁 (suǒ, lock) and 链 (liàn, chain). Focus on the metal radical 钅, which appears often in words related to metal objects, to build your vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鋃 with 锁 due to their similar meanings related to security. For example, saying '我需要一个鋃' (I need a lock) is incorrect; instead, use '我需要一个锁'.

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Pronunciation of 鋃

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Etymology of 鋃

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

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 良 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鋃.

Memory Hint

metal

Semantic (meaning)釒
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Phonetic (sound)良
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Case file: 鋃

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 良 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鋃.

  1. 1The meaning half釒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half良 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymetal
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 鋃?

Decomposition of 鋃

IDS Structure⿰釒良
鋃Full Character
=
釒jin1
left
良liang2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鋃?

How to say chain, lock; ornament in Chinese

“chain, lock; ornament” in Chinese is鋃láng

The character 鋃 (láng) refers to a type of chain or lock, often associated with securing items. It can also denote ornamental chains used for decorative purposes, particularly in traditional contexts. This term is less frequently used in modern conversational Chinese, but it appears in literary and historical texts.

When to use 鋃

Be careful not to confuse 鋃 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. This word is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. It often appears in phrases related to security or decoration, such as 'decorative chains'.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鋃 with 锁 due to their similar meanings related to security. For example, saying '我需要一个鋃' (I need a lock) is incorrect; instead, use '我需要一个锁'.

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鋃

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Word Family of 鋃

Words Containing This Character3
锒铛入狱to get jailed鋃鐺入獄
锒lángchain鋃
锒铛iron chains鋃鐺
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Compound Meaning

What does 锒铛入狱 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鋃

No, 鋃 is more often found in literary or historical contexts rather than in daily speech.

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