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鑞 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鑞làtin, solderx, 23 strokes, radical 釒, Very Hard
là(la4) T4
  1. 1tin, solder
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March 24, 2026

鑞là(la4)

The character 鑞 (là) refers to tin, a metal commonly used in soldering. It is often associated with the process of joining metals together, particularly in electrical and plumbing work, and may be used in various alloys.

Strokes23Radical釒Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, metalwork, including the use of tin in soldering, has historical significance in craftsmanship and industry, reflecting the importance of skilled trades in Chinese society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tin can that is shiny and reflective, just like the character 鑞. Picture a soldering iron melting tin to join wires together, emphasizing the connection to the character's usage in metalwork.

Meanings of 鑞

là(la4)
1tin, solder
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About 鑞

鑞Simplified
23Strokes
釒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鑞

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a tin can that is shiny and reflective, just like the character 鑞. Picture a soldering iron melting tin to join wires together, emphasizing the connection to the character's usage in metalwork.

Usage Notes

This character is more technical and may not be used in everyday conversation. Learners should be careful with its pronunciation; the fourth tone (là) may be confused with the second tone (lá) in casual speech. Common collocations include phrases related to metalworking and soldering.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鑞 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to HSK Level 4 topics like materials and tools. Students should focus on similar technical vocabulary to expand their understanding of specialized language in trades.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, metalwork, including the use of tin in soldering, has historical significance in craftsmanship and industry, reflecting the importance of skilled trades in Chinese society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鑞 with similar sounding characters, like 玻 (bō, glass). For example, saying '我需要一些玻来焊接' (I need some glass to solder) is incorrect; it should be '我需要一些鑞来焊接' (I need some tin to solder).

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Pronunciation of 鑞

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Etymology of 鑞

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

metal

Semantic (meaning)釒
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Phonetic (sound)巤
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 鑞?

Decomposition of 鑞

IDS Structure⿰釒巤
鑞Full Character
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釒jin1
left
巤lie4
right
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Write 鑞

鑞

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Cultural Notes for 鑞

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, metalwork, including the use of tin in soldering, has historical significance in craftsmanship and industry, reflecting the importance of skilled trades in Chinese society.

Word Family of 鑞

Words Containing This Character2
镴làtin鑞
银样镴枪头silvery spear point actually made of pewter (idiom); fig. worthless despite an attractive exterior銀樣鑞槍頭
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Compound Meaning

What does 镴 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鑞

The primary use of 鑞 is in soldering, particularly in electronics and plumbing.