(táng) - Tang — an archaic character referring to a

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táng | 18 strokes | radical:

· táng

Tang — an archaic character referring to a type of sugar or sweet substance, also used in ancient texts for certain alloys or metallic compounds.

Tang — an archaic character referring to a

Usage highlights

Ancient sugarMetallic compoundSweet substance

Synonyms

  • sugar (modern term)
  • honey

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An ancient term for sugar (鎕).
  • Mentioned in classical texts for metallic compounds (鎕).
  • Used in historical contexts for sweet substances (鎕).

Collocations

  • Ancient sugar()
  • Metallic compound()
  • Sweet substance()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts, often in contexts related to alchemy or early metallurgy.
  • Rarely used in modern language, primarily of historical or academic interest.

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