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镡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
镡tándagger, dirk, short-swordnr, 17 strokes, radical 钅, Very Hard
镡tánsurname Tanunknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅, Very Hard
镡tánguard (on a sword handle)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅, Very Hard
镡tánpommel (on a sword handle)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅, Very Hard
镡tánTaiwan pr. [tan2]unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅, Very Hard
镡xíndagger, dirk, short-swordnr, 17 strokes, radical 钅, Very Hard
镡xínsurname Tanunknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅, Very Hard
镡xínguard (on a sword handle)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅, Very Hard
镡xínpommel (on a sword handle)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅, Very Hard
镡xínTaiwan pr. [tan2]unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅, Very Hard
镡chándagger, dirk, short-swordnr, 17 strokes, radical 钅, Very Hard
镡chánsurname Tanunknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅, Very Hard
镡chánguard (on a sword handle)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅, Very Hard
镡chánpommel (on a sword handle)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅, Very Hard
镡chánTaiwan pr. [tan2]unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅, Very Hard
chán(chan2)
primary
 T2
  1. 1dagger, dirk, short-sword
  2. 2guard (on a sword handle)
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March 24, 2026
镡(鐔)chán(chan2)

镡 (chán) refers to a type of short sword or dagger, often characterized by its guard and pommel. This term can be used in historical contexts related to weaponry or martial arts, and it may also appear as a surname in Chinese culture.

Strokes17Radical钅Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The term 镡 is associated with traditional Chinese martial arts, where various types of weapons are taught. Understanding this term can deepen your appreciation for historical texts and films that depict ancient Chinese combat.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shiny dagger (镡) that guards you with its sharp blade. The character has the metal radical '金' on the left, indicating its connection to weapons, and the right side can be visualized as a sword with a handle, emphasizing its meaning.

Meanings of 镡

chán(chan2)
primary
1dagger, dirk, short-sword
2guard (on a sword handle)
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About 镡

镡Simplified
鐔Traditional
17Strokes
钅Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 镡

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a shiny dagger (镡) that guards you with its sharp blade. The character has the metal radical '金' on the left, indicating its connection to weapons, and the right side can be visualized as a sword with a handle, emphasizing its meaning.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 镡 with other similar weapons like 剑 (jiàn, sword) or 刀 (dāo, knife). This term is more formal and often used in historical or literary contexts rather than in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 镡 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with words related to weapons and history. Focus on learning related terms, such as sword (剑) and knife (刀), to build your vocabulary around this theme.

Cultural Note

The term 镡 is associated with traditional Chinese martial arts, where various types of weapons are taught. Understanding this term can deepen your appreciation for historical texts and films that depict ancient Chinese combat.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 镡 with similar characters related to weapons, such as 刀 (knife) or 剑 (sword). A common mistake is using 镡 to refer to a general sword; instead, remember it specifically refers to a short sword or dagger.

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Pronunciation of 镡

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Etymology of 镡

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)覃
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 镡?

Decomposition of 镡

IDS Structure⿰钅覃
镡Full Character
=
钅jin1
left
覃Qin2
right
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Write 镡

镡

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Cultural Notes for 镡

🏮Cultural insight

The term 镡 is associated with traditional Chinese martial arts, where various types of weapons are taught. Understanding this term can deepen your appreciation for historical texts and films that depict ancient Chinese combat.

Word Family of 镡

Words Containing This Character1
镡chándagger鐔
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Compound Meaning

What does 镡 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 镡

镡 refers specifically to a short sword or dagger, while 剑 is a more general term for a sword.