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鋈 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鋈wùgold- or silver-plated; to plateg, 15 strokes, radical 金
鋈wù-platedunknown, 15 strokes, radical 金
wù(wu4) T4
  1. 1gold- or silver-plated; to plate
  2. 2-plated
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March 24, 2026

鋈wù(wu4)

The character 鋈 (wù) refers to a process of plating, often involving gold or silver. It is commonly used in contexts where objects are coated with a thin layer of precious metal for aesthetic or functional purposes, such as jewelry or decorative items.

Strokes15Radical金
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, gold and silver plating is often used in jewelry and ceremonial items, symbolizing wealth and prestige. The craftsmanship involved in plating reflects the value placed on aesthetics in Chinese art.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shiny gold-plated plate that glistens in the sunlight. The character 鋈 looks like a metal plate with a shiny surface, reminding you of its meaning related to plating. The 'wù' sounds like 'woo', as if the shiny plate is wooing you with its beauty.

Meanings of 鋈

wù(wu4)
1gold- or silver-plated; to plate
2-plated
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About 鋈

鋈Simplified
15Strokes
金Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 鋈 with similar-sounding characters. It is more formal and specific to the context of plating, unlike more general terms for 'metal' or 'gold'. Common collocations include 鋈金 (gold-plated) and 鋈銀 (silver-plated).

HSK Study Tips

Although 鋈 is not part of HSK vocabulary, it connects with other words related to metals and materials. Focus on understanding its specific application in plating to help differentiate it from more general terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 鋈 (wù) by using the wrong tone. For example, saying 'wu' in a flat tone instead of the falling tone can lead to misunderstandings. Another common mistake is using it interchangeably with 鍍 (dù), which has a broader application.

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Etymology of 鋈

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

Semantic (meaning)金
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Phonetic (sound)沃
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Case file: 鋈

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 鋈

IDS Structure⿱沃金
鋈Full Character
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沃wo4
top
金Jin1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鋈?

How to say gold- or silver-plated; to plate in Chinese

“gold- or silver-plated; to plate” in Chinese is鋈wù

The character 鋈 (wù) refers to a process of plating, often involving gold or silver. It is commonly used in contexts where objects are coated with a thin layer of precious metal for aesthetic or functional purposes, such as jewelry or decorative items.

When to use 鋈

Be careful not to confuse 鋈 with similar-sounding characters. It is more formal and specific to the context of plating, unlike more general terms for 'metal' or 'gold'. Common collocations include 鋈金 (gold-plated) and 鋈銀 (silver-plated).

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 鋈 (wù) by using the wrong tone. For example, saying 'wu' in a flat tone instead of the falling tone can lead to misunderstandings. Another common mistake is using it interchangeably with 鍍 (dù), which has a broader application.

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Word Family of 鋈

Words Containing This Character1
鋈wù-plated
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Compound Meaning

What does 鋈 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鋈

鋈 is primarily used to describe items that are plated with gold or silver, such as jewelry, coins, or decorative objects.

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