(àn) - An — a rare character referring to a

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àn | 16 strokes | radical:

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An — a rare character referring to a type of metal or metal tool, possibly a variant form or specialized term.

An — a rare character referring to a

Usage highlights

Metal anAn toolIron anSteel anAncient an
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a metal tool called an (錌).
  • This character appears in specialized metalworking contexts (錌具).
  • Some dictionaries classify it as a type of metal (金属錌).

Collocations

  • Metal an(金属錌)
  • An tool(錌具)
  • Iron an(铁錌)
  • Steel an(钢錌)
  • Ancient an(古錌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character with limited historical usage.
  • Primarily appears in specialized texts or as a variant form.
  • May be associated with metalworking or tool terminology.

FAQ