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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
铞diàoswordx, 11 strokes, radical 钅
diào(diao4)diao T4
  1. 1sword
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March 24, 2026

铞(銱)diào(diao4)

The character 铞 (diào) refers to a type of sword, often associated with traditional Chinese martial arts. It is typically a broad-bladed weapon, reflecting both utility in combat and cultural significance in historical contexts, especially during the ancient periods of Chinese warfare.

Strokes11Radical钅
Cultural note

In ancient China, the 铞 was not just a weapon but also a symbol of status and bravery in battle, often featured in literature and folklore depicting heroic deeds.

Memory tip

Imagine a fierce warrior holding a broad, shining sword (铞) that glints in the sun. The character has a 'metal' radical (金) on the left, symbolizing its material, and the form resembles a sword ready for action.

Meanings of 铞

diào(diao4)
1sword
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About 铞

铞Simplified
銱Traditional
11Strokes
钅Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

This term is more formal and specific to historical discussions about weaponry. Common mistakes include confusing it with modern terms for swords or other weapons; remember that 铞 refers specifically to a particular type of sword. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Though 铞 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can enrich your understanding of related terms in martial arts and weaponry. Students should connect it with other weapon-related vocabulary, enhancing their thematic vocabulary on historical and cultural topics.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 铞 with more general terms for swords. For example, saying '我有一个铞' when they mean 'sword' in general can be misleading; instead, use '刀' (dāo) for knife or '剑' (jiàn) for sword.

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Etymology of 铞

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

metal

Semantic (meaning)钅
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Phonetic (sound)吊
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Origin

铞 = 钅 + 吊. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 铞

IDS Structure⿰钅吊
铞Full character
=
钅jin1
left
吊diao4
right
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Parts

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How to say sword in Chinese

“sword” in Chinese is铞diào

The character 铞 (diào) refers to a type of sword, often associated with traditional Chinese martial arts. It is typically a broad-bladed weapon, reflecting both utility in combat and cultural significance in historical contexts, especially during the ancient periods of Chinese warfare.

When to use 铞

This term is more formal and specific to historical discussions about weaponry. Common mistakes include confusing it with modern terms for swords or other weapons; remember that 铞 refers specifically to a particular type of sword. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 铞 with more general terms for swords. For example, saying '我有一个铞' when they mean 'sword' in general can be misleading; instead, use '刀' (dāo) for knife or '剑' (jiàn) for sword.

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Word Family of 铞

Words containing this character1
铞diàohasp銱

Frequently asked questions about 铞

铞 refers specifically to a broad-bladed sword, while 剑 (jiàn) generally describes a narrower, more elegant sword.

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