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镡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
镡tánsurname Tanunknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镡tándagger, dirk, short-swordnr, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镡tánguard (on a sword handle)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镡tánpommel (on a sword handle)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镡tánTaiwan pr. [tan2]unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镡xínsurname Tanunknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镡xíndagger, dirk, short-swordnr, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镡xínguard (on a sword handle)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镡xínpommel (on a sword handle)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镡xínTaiwan pr. [tan2]unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镡chánsurname Tanunknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镡chándagger, dirk, short-swordnr, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镡chánguard (on a sword handle)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镡chánpommel (on a sword handle)unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镡chánTaiwan pr. [tan2]unknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
chán(chan2)chan
primary
 T2
  1. 1surname Tan
  2. 2dagger, dirk, short-sword
Also a Chinese surname, Tan — see the Surname Dictionary
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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
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
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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.

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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Etymology of 镡

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

Semantic (meaning)钅
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Phonetic (sound)覃
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Origin

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Decomposition of 镡

IDS Structure⿰钅覃
镡Full character
=
钅jin1
left
覃Qin2
right
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Parts

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How to say surname Tan in Chinese

“surname Tan” in Chinese is镡tán

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.

When to use 镡

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.

What learners get wrong

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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Word Family of 镡

Words containing this character1
镡chándagger鐔

Frequently asked questions about 镡

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

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