How common is the character 鎨?

This is an extremely rare character that is primarily found in historical texts and personal names, not in modern common usage.

What does the metal radical suggest about this character?

The metal radical 金 indicates possible connection to metalworking, tools, or craftsmanship, though the exact meaning is uncertain due to its rarity.

Is 鎨 suitable for modern names?

While unique, it may cause practical issues with recognition and pronunciation. Consider more common characters unless specifically meaningful to the family.

鎨Tone 3

sǔn ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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鎨 · sǔn

A rare character primarily used in personal names;

meaning uncertain but possibly related to metalworking or craftsmanship.

A rare character primarily used in personal namesmeaning uncertain but possibly related to metalworking or

Usage highlights

Personal name usageHistorical documentsClassical textsRare character collectionsMetalArtisan references

Usage & contexts

Examples

Used in some personal names(鎨)
Appears in historical texts(鎨)
Found in classical literature(鎨)
Rarely used in modern contexts(鎨)

Collocations

Personal name usage(鎨)
Historical documents(鎨)
Classical texts(鎨)
Rare character collections(鎨)
Metal-related terms(鎨)
Artisan references(鎨)

Idioms

No common idioms found

Cultural background

FAQ

Extremely rare character with limited historical usage
Primarily appears in personal names rather than common vocabulary
Contains the metal radical 金, suggesting possible connection to metalworking
Mostly preserved in classical dictionaries and character collections

鎨 (sǔn) - A rare character primarily used in personal names & meaning uncertain but possibly related to metalworking or