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锾 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
锾huánto measure; money, coinsq, 14 strokes, radical 钅, rank #85521, Very Hard
锾huánancient unit of weightunknown, 14 strokes, radical 钅, rank #85521, Very Hard
huán(huan2) T2
  1. 1to measure; money, coins
  2. 2ancient unit of weight
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March 24, 2026

锾(鍰)huán(huan2)

The character 锾 (huán) refers to measuring or weighing, and it is associated with money and coins, particularly in historical contexts. It also signifies an ancient unit of weight, which was used in trade and commerce, making it relevant in discussions about economics and history.

Strokes14Radical钅Frequency#85521DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In ancient China, units of weight like 锾 were crucial for trade and commerce, reflecting the elaborate systems of measurement that supported economic activities. This character can lead to discussions about historical trade practices and the evolution of currency in China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a coin (representing money) being weighed on a balance scale. The left side shows the character for weight (称), while the right side displays the coins (represented by 锾). The sound 'huán' can remind you of 'weighing' in a 'huge' way with coins.

Meanings of 锾

huán(huan2)
1to measure; money, coins
2ancient unit of weight
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About 锾

锾Simplified
鍰Traditional
14Strokes
钅Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 锾

Usage Notes

This character is not commonly used in modern language, and learners might confuse it with similar characters related to money. It is more formal and historical, so it is rarely used in casual conversation. Be cautious with the pronunciation, as 'huán' can be confused with other tones.

HSK Study Tips

Although 锾 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects with vocabulary related to money and measurement at higher levels. Focus on its historical significance and how it relates to coins and trade vocabulary in the context of Chinese history.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 锾 in place of more common terms for money, such as 钱 (qián). For example, saying '我需要锾' (Wǒ xūyào huán) instead of '我需要钱' (Wǒ xūyào qián) is incorrect.

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Etymology of 锾

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

Semantic (meaning)钅
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Phonetic (sound)爰
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Case file: 锾

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 锾?

Decomposition of 锾

IDS Structure⿰钅爰
锾Full Character
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钅jin1
left
爰Yuan2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 锾?

How to say to measure; money, coins in Chinese

“to measure; money, coins” in Chinese is锾huán

The character 锾 (huán) refers to measuring or weighing, and it is associated with money and coins, particularly in historical contexts. It also signifies an ancient unit of weight, which was used in trade and commerce, making it relevant in discussions about economics and history.

When to use 锾

This character is not commonly used in modern language, and learners might confuse it with similar characters related to money. It is more formal and historical, so it is rarely used in casual conversation. Be cautious with the pronunciation, as 'huán' can be confused with other tones.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 锾 in place of more common terms for money, such as 钱 (qián). For example, saying '我需要锾' (Wǒ xūyào huán) instead of '我需要钱' (Wǒ xūyào qián) is incorrect.

Write 锾

锾

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Word Family of 锾

Words Containing This Character1
锾huánmoney鍰
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Compound Meaning

What does 锾 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 锾

No, 锾 is more relevant in historical contexts and not frequently used in modern language.

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