(qiān) - Lead — an archaic or variant form of

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qiān | 12 strokes | radical:

· qiān

Lead — an archaic or variant form of the character for lead (the metal), equivalent to 铅.

Lead — an archaic or variant form of

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • lead (the metal)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned lead (鈆) as a metal.
  • This artifact is made of lead (鈆).
  • Lead (鈆) was used in ancient alchemy.

Collocations

  • lead metal(鈆金)
  • lead ore(鈆矿)
  • lead white(鈆白)
  • lead seal(鈆印)
  • lead weight(鈆锤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鈆 is an archaic/variant form of 铅 (lead), used in historical texts.
  • Lead was significant in ancient metallurgy and alchemy in Chinese history.

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