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鑢 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鑢Lǜfile, rasp; to file, to polishx, 23 strokes, radical 釒
鑢Lǜsurname Lüunknown, 23 strokes, radical 釒
鑢lǜfile, rasp; to file, to polishx, 23 strokes, radical 釒
鑢lǜsurname Lüunknown, 23 strokes, radical 釒
lǜ(lv4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1file, rasp; to file, to polish
Also a Chinese surname, Lü — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

鑢lǜ(lv4)

The character 鑢 (lǜ) primarily refers to a type of tool used for filing or polishing surfaces, such as a metal file or rasp. It can also be used as a verb meaning 'to file' or 'to polish.' In some contexts, it serves as a surname, particularly among Chinese families.

Strokes23Radical釒
Cultural Note

In Chinese craftsmanship, tools like 鑢 are essential for artisans and are associated with traditional skills passed down through generations. Understanding this character helps appreciate the value placed on precision and quality in Chinese craftsmanship.

Memory Tip

Think of 鑢 (lǜ) as a 'lucrative' tool for getting surfaces smooth. The component '金' (gold/metal) suggests it relates to metalworking, while the sound 'lǜ' can be remembered with the phrase 'Loo, please file my metal!'

Meanings of 鑢

lǜ(lv4)
primary
1file, rasp; to file, to polish
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About 鑢

鑢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 鑢

Usage Notes

This character is relatively formal, often appearing in contexts related to craftsmanship or tools. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters. Remember to use the correct tone (lǜ) to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鑢 is not part of the HSK curriculum, it connects with HSK vocabulary related to tools and craftsmanship. Students should focus on the radicals and sound to build connections with similar characters, especially those related to work and tools.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鑢 with similar characters like 率 (lǜ), which means 'rate' or 'ratio.' Ensure you practice the correct pronunciation and context to differentiate them.

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Pronunciation of 鑢

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Etymology of 鑢

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)慮
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Case file: 鑢

  1. 1The meaning half釒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half慮 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 鑢?

Decomposition of 鑢

IDS Structure⿰釒慮
鑢Full Character
=
釒jin1
left
慮lü4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 鑢?

How to say file, rasp; to file, to polish in Chinese

“file, rasp; to file, to polish” in Chinese is鑢Lǜ

The character 鑢 (lǜ) primarily refers to a type of tool used for filing or polishing surfaces, such as a metal file or rasp. It can also be used as a verb meaning 'to file' or 'to polish.' In some contexts, it serves as a surname, particularly among Chinese families.

When to use 鑢

This character is relatively formal, often appearing in contexts related to craftsmanship or tools. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters. Remember to use the correct tone (lǜ) to avoid misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鑢 with similar characters like 率 (lǜ), which means 'rate' or 'ratio.' Ensure you practice the correct pronunciation and context to differentiate them.

Write 鑢

鑢

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Word Family of 鑢

Words Containing This Character1
鑢lǜsurname Lü
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Compound Meaning

What does 鑢 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鑢

No, 鑢 is more specialized and often used in contexts related to tools and craftsmanship rather than everyday conversation.

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