Meanings of 铛
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AI Study Notes for 铛
Common mistakes include confusing 铛 with similar-sounding words, which may lead to using the wrong character. It is typically used in informal contexts related to cooking or sound; avoid using it in formal writing. The tone can be tricky; ensure to pronounce it as 'chēng' with the first tone.
While 铛 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with cooking-related words that may appear in HSK levels 2 and 3. Focus on the usage of kitchen vocabulary and sound-related terms to build a practical word bank.
Learners often confuse 铛 with 锅 (guō) and use them interchangeably, mistakenly saying '我需要一个铛' (I need a ding) for a pot. The correct phrase should be '我需要一个锅'.
Pronunciation of 铛
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Etymology of 铛
Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 当 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鐺.
metal
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Case file: 铛
Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 当 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鐺.
- 1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half当 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymetal
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 铛
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How to say frying pan; warming vessel in Chinese
“frying pan; warming vessel” in Chinese is铛
The character 铛 (chēng) primarily refers to a frying pan or a warming vessel, commonly used in cooking. It can also denote the sound made by metal clashing, such as a clank or clang, which is significant in contexts involving metal utensils or equipment.
When to use 铛
Common mistakes include confusing 铛 with similar-sounding words, which may lead to using the wrong character. It is typically used in informal contexts related to cooking or sound; avoid using it in formal writing. The tone can be tricky; ensure to pronounce it as 'chēng' with the first tone.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 铛 with 锅 (guō) and use them interchangeably, mistakenly saying '我需要一个铛' (I need a ding) for a pot. The correct phrase should be '我需要一个锅'.
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Grammar Patterns of 铛
铛 functions as an onomatopoeic word — it imitates a sound. It often functions as an adverbial or stand-alone exclamation rather than a true verb or noun. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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皮尔小姐摇了摇她桌子上的铃____，他们全都又坐下了。
Miss Peel tinkled her desk bell and they all sat down again.
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Word Family of 铛
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Frequently Asked Questions about 铛
铛 specifically refers to a frying pan, while 锅 generally means pot and can refer to different types of cooking vessels.
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