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镪 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
镪qiāngcoins, money, wealthzg, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镪qiāngsulfuric acidunknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镪qiāngstring of coinsunknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镪qiǎngcoins, money, wealthzg, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镪qiǎngsulfuric acidunknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
镪qiǎngstring of coinsunknown, 17 strokes, radical 钅
qiāng(qiang1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1coins, money, wealth
  2. 2sulfuric acid
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March 24, 2026

镪(鏹)qiāng(qiang1)

The character 镪 (qiāng) primarily refers to a type of money or wealth, historically associated with coins. It can also denote sulfuric acid in certain contexts, indicating its use in chemistry. This character is less common in everyday language but may appear in discussions about finance or historical currency.

Strokes17Radical钅
Cultural Note

In ancient China, coins were often strung together as a form of currency, which reflects the historical significance of money in trade and economy. The concept of wealth is deeply embedded in Chinese culture, with various symbols and practices surrounding it.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'strong' (qiāng sounds like 'strong') string of coins hanging from a wealthy merchant's belt, jingling with every step. The character 镪 is made up of the metal radical 钅, suggesting its connection to coins, while the shape resembles a string of coins tied together.

Meanings of 镪

qiāng(qiang1)
primary
1coins, money, wealth
2sulfuric acid
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About 镪

镪Simplified
鏹Traditional
17Strokes
钅Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 镪

Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 镪, as it is more formal and less frequently encountered in daily conversation. Common collocations may include terms related to finance or historical context, such as 'wealth' or 'currency.' Avoid confusion with similar-sounding words, especially in tonal pronunciation.

HSK Study Tips

This character is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, so it may not be directly relevant for HSK learners. However, understanding this character can enrich your knowledge of financial terms and broaden your vocabulary related to wealth and currency. Focus on related characters like 钱 (qián) for money.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is using 镪 in informal settings where simpler terms like 钱 (qián) would be more appropriate. For instance, saying '我有很多镪' (I have a lot of qiāng) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我有很多钱' (I have a lot of money).

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Pronunciation of 镪

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Etymology of 镪

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)强
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Case file: 镪

  1. 1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half强 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 镪?

Decomposition of 镪

IDS Structure⿰钅强
镪Full Character
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钅jin1
left
强jiang4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 镪?

How to say coins, money, wealth in Chinese

“coins, money, wealth” in Chinese is镪qiāng

The character 镪 (qiāng) primarily refers to a type of money or wealth, historically associated with coins. It can also denote sulfuric acid in certain contexts, indicating its use in chemistry. This character is less common in everyday language but may appear in discussions about finance or historical currency.

When to use 镪

Be cautious when using 镪, as it is more formal and less frequently encountered in daily conversation. Common collocations may include terms related to finance or historical context, such as 'wealth' or 'currency.' Avoid confusion with similar-sounding words, especially in tonal pronunciation.

What learners get wrong

A common mistake is using 镪 in informal settings where simpler terms like 钱 (qián) would be more appropriate. For instance, saying '我有很多镪' (I have a lot of qiāng) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我有很多钱' (I have a lot of money).

Write 镪

镪

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Word Family of 镪

Words Containing This Character2
镪qiāngmoney鏹
镪水(coll.) strong acid鏹水
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Compound Meaning

What does 镪 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 镪

镪 primarily means money or wealth, often in the context of coins.

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