銄 (xiǎng) - A rare character with two readings. As xiǎng,

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xiǎng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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銄 · xiǎng

A rare character with two readings.

As xiǎng, it refers to a type of bell or metal vessel.

As jiōng, it is an archaic term meaning to lock or to close.

A rare character with two readings. As xiǎng,

Usage highlights

Ancient bellTo lock a doorMetal vessel

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient bell (銄) was used in rituals.
  • An old term for locking a door (銄门).
  • A metal vessel (銄器) from antiquity.

Collocations

  • Ancient bell(古銄)
  • To lock a door(銄门)
  • Metal vessel(銄器)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage.
  • Its historical use was primarily related to metal objects or locking mechanisms.

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