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鋌 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鋌dìngingots, metal bars; to hurryx, 14 strokes, radical 釒
dìng(ding4) T4
  1. 1ingots, metal bars; to hurry
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March 24, 2026

鋌dìng(ding4)

The character 鋌 (dìng) primarily refers to metal ingots or bars, often used in contexts related to metalworking or commerce. Additionally, it can imply the action of hurrying or rushing, particularly in situations where speed is required. This dual meaning can be relevant in both industrial and everyday settings.

Strokes14Radical釒
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese metallurgy, ingots were a standard form of currency and trade, highlighting the importance of metalwork in historical commerce. This character reflects China's rich history in metal production and trade.

Memory Tip

Imagine a heavy metal ingot (the meaning of 鋌) being dropped onto a fast-moving conveyor belt, causing it to hurry along. The character 鋌 combines the radical for metal (金) with a form that suggests movement, helping you remember that it relates to both metal and speed.

Meanings of 鋌

dìng(ding4)
1ingots, metal bars; to hurry
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About 鋌

鋌Simplified
14Strokes
釒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鋌

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 鋌 with similar characters that also relate to metal but have different meanings. It is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as finance or manufacturing. The tone is crucial; ensure you pronounce it with the fourth tone (dìng) to convey the correct meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鋌 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it shares components with other HSK characters related to metal, such as 金 (jīn), which means 'gold' or 'metal'. Students should focus on recognizing the metal radical (金) to make connections with other characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鋌 with the character 钉 (dīng), which means 'nail'. Always remember that 鋌 relates to ingots and speed, while 钉 is about fastening. A common mistake is saying 'nail' when referring to metal ingots.

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Pronunciation of 鋌

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Etymology of 鋌

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

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 廷 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鋌.

Memory Hint

metal

Semantic (meaning)釒
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Phonetic (sound)廷
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Case file: 鋌

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 廷 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鋌.

  1. 1The meaning half釒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half廷 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 鋌?

Decomposition of 鋌

IDS Structure⿰釒廷
鋌Full Character
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釒jin1
left
廷ting2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鋌?

How to say ingots, metal bars; to hurry in Chinese

“ingots, metal bars; to hurry” in Chinese is鋌dìng

The character 鋌 (dìng) primarily refers to metal ingots or bars, often used in contexts related to metalworking or commerce. Additionally, it can imply the action of hurrying or rushing, particularly in situations where speed is required. This dual meaning can be relevant in both industrial and everyday settings.

When to use 鋌

Be careful not to confuse 鋌 with similar characters that also relate to metal but have different meanings. It is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as finance or manufacturing. The tone is crucial; ensure you pronounce it with the fourth tone (dìng) to convey the correct meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鋌 with the character 钉 (dīng), which means 'nail'. Always remember that 鋌 relates to ingots and speed, while 钉 is about fastening. A common mistake is saying 'nail' when referring to metal ingots.

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鋌

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Word Family of 鋌

Words Containing This Character2
铤而走险to take a risk out of desperation (idiom)鋌而走險
铤dìngbig arrow鋌
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鋌

Common phrases include 鋌金 (dìng jīn) meaning 'metal ingots' and 鋌快 (dìng kuài) meaning 'to hurry'.

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