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锞 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
锞kèingot; acrobatic moveg, 13 strokes, radical 钅
锞kègrease-pot for cartunknown, 13 strokes, radical 钅
kè(ke4) T4
  1. 1ingot; acrobatic move
  2. 2grease-pot for cart
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March 24, 2026

锞(錁)kè(ke4)

The character 锞 (kè) primarily refers to an ingot, which is a solid piece of metal, often precious, that is shaped for storage or trade. It can also denote an acrobatic move or a grease-pot used in carts. This word is commonly used in contexts related to metallurgy or traditional crafts.

Strokes13Radical钅
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese metallurgy, ingots were crucial for trade and storage, symbolizing wealth and stability. The craftsmanship involved in making these ingots reflects the historical significance of metalworking in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shiny metal ingot (锞) that looks like a heavy block of gold. The character has the radical for metal (金) on the left, emphasizing its connection to metal objects. Picture a strong acrobat flipping over this ingot effortlessly to remember the movement aspect of the word.

Meanings of 锞

kè(ke4)
1ingot; acrobatic move
2grease-pot for cart
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About 锞

锞Simplified
錁Traditional
13Strokes
钅Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 锞

Usage Notes

This character is relatively formal and may not be frequently used in everyday conversation. Be mindful of the context in which you use it, especially in technical discussions about metals or crafts. Common collocations include phrases related to metallurgy and craftsmanship.

HSK Study Tips

Although 锞 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to vocabulary concerning metals and traditional craftsmanship, which may appear in more advanced studies. Focus on the components of the character and practice using it in context with related terms like 金 (metal) and 工 (work).

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 锞 with similar characters like 锕 (ā), which means 'aluminum.' Additionally, it is often mispronounced; remember to use the correct tone (kè) to avoid misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 锞

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

gold

Semantic (meaning)钅
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Phonetic (sound)果
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Case file: 锞

  1. 1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half果 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaygold
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 锞?

Decomposition of 锞

IDS Structure⿰钅果
锞Full Character
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钅jin1
left
果guo3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 锞?

How to say ingot; acrobatic move in Chinese

“ingot; acrobatic move” in Chinese is锞kè

The character 锞 (kè) primarily refers to an ingot, which is a solid piece of metal, often precious, that is shaped for storage or trade. It can also denote an acrobatic move or a grease-pot used in carts. This word is commonly used in contexts related to metallurgy or traditional crafts.

When to use 锞

This character is relatively formal and may not be frequently used in everyday conversation. Be mindful of the context in which you use it, especially in technical discussions about metals or crafts. Common collocations include phrases related to metallurgy and craftsmanship.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 锞 with similar characters like 锕 (ā), which means 'aluminum.' Additionally, it is often mispronounced; remember to use the correct tone (kè) to avoid misunderstandings.

Write 锞

锞

Practice writing 锞 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 锞

Words Containing This Character1
锞kèingot錁
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Compound Meaning

What does 锞 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 锞

The pronunciation is 'kè,' with a falling tone.

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