(yuán) - A type of ancient metal implement or tool & also used in personal names in some contexts.

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yuán | 18 strokes | radical:

· yuán

A type of ancient metal implement or tool;

also used in personal names in some contexts.

A type of ancient metal implement or toolalso used in personal names in some contexts.

Usage highlights

Rare character usageHistorical metal toolName character
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears in some historical texts (古文中偶见鎱字).
  • It can be found in classical dictionaries (古字典收录鎱).
  • Occasionally used in personal names (人名中偶用鎱).

Collocations

  • Rare character usage(罕见用字)
  • Historical metal tool(古代金属工具)
  • Name character(名字用字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鎱 is an extremely rare character in modern usage.
  • It appears primarily in historical texts and classical dictionaries.
  • The character's metal radical suggests association with metal tools or implements.

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