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锤子 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
锤子chuízihammerHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #6222, Very Hard
chuízi(chui2zi5) T2
  1. 1hammer
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March 24, 2026

锤子(錘子)chuízi(chui2zi5)

锤子 (chuízi) refers to a hammer, a tool commonly used for driving nails, breaking objects, and performing construction tasks. It is essential in various trades and DIY projects, symbolizing strength and the act of construction or repair.

Strokes16Frequency#6222DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese carpentry, the hammer has played a crucial role in constructing wooden structures, showcasing craftsmanship that dates back centuries. It is often associated with the labor-intensive work of artisans.

Memory Tip

Imagine a strong person using a hammer to drive a nail into wood. The character 锤 is made up of the radical 钅, which relates to metal, and the component 锤, which sounds like 'chui', reminding you of the action of hammering. Picture the sound of 'chui' as the hammer hits the nail.

Meanings of 锤子

chuízi(chui2zi5)
1hammer
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About 锤子

锤子Simplified
錘子Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
把Measure Word
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 锤子

Quick Contrast

锤子 (hammer) vs 榔头 (mallet) — choose 锤子 for driving nails and heavy impact, while 榔头 is softer and used for striking without damaging.

Usage Notes

When using 锤子, be careful not to confuse it with other tools. It is informal and commonly used in everyday conversations about DIY or construction. A common collocation is '用锤子', meaning 'to use a hammer'.

HSK Study Tips

Although 锤子 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects with HSK Level 2 words related to tools and actions, like '用' (to use) and '做' (to do). Focus on practicing its pronunciation and usage in context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 锤子 with other tools, like 钳子 (pliers). For example, saying '我需要一个钳子' (I need a pliers) when meaning 'I need a hammer' is incorrect; the correct phrase is '我需要一个锤子'.

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Component Characters

锤chuíhammer
HSK 713 strokes钅
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子zison
HSK 33 strokes子
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How to say hammer in Chinese

“hammer” in Chinese is锤子chuízi

锤子 (chuízi) refers to a hammer, a tool commonly used for driving nails, breaking objects, and performing construction tasks. It is essential in various trades and DIY projects, symbolizing strength and the act of construction or repair.

When to use 锤子

When using 锤子, be careful not to confuse it with other tools. It is informal and commonly used in everyday conversations about DIY or construction. A common collocation is '用锤子', meaning 'to use a hammer'.

锤子 or something close to it

锤子 (hammer) vs 榔头 (mallet) — choose 锤子 for driving nails and heavy impact, while 榔头 is softer and used for striking without damaging.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 锤子 with other tools, like 钳子 (pliers). For example, saying '我需要一个钳子' (I need a pliers) when meaning 'I need a hammer' is incorrect; the correct phrase is '我需要一个锤子'.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 锤子

It is pronounced as 'chuízi', with the first syllable having a rising tone and the second syllable a neutral tone.

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