Is 鎽 commonly used in Chinese names?

No, this is a very rare character in Chinese names and is primarily used in Japanese contexts as a simplified form of 楓 (maple).

What does the metal radical indicate about this character?

The metal radical (釒) suggests association with metals or metallic qualities, though the character is mainly used as a variant form.

Should I use this character in a name?

Due to its rarity and primary Japanese association, it may cause confusion in Chinese contexts. Consider more established characters unless the Japanese connection is intentional.

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fēng ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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Feng — a character used primarily in proper names, especially in Japanese contexts as a simplified form of 楓 (maple) or in Chinese as a rare character sometimes used in personal names or technical contexts.

Feng — a character used primarily in proper

Usage highlights

Japanese name usageSimplified form of mapleRare character usageTechnical documentationPersonal name character

Synonyms

楓— maple tree (the traditional form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

This character appears in some Japanese names (鎽).
It's used as a simplified form for maple in Japanese (楓).
The character is quite rare in modern Chinese usage (鎽).
Some technical documents may use this character (鎽).

Collocations

Japanese name usage(鎽)
Simplified form of maple(楓)
Rare character usage(鎽)
Technical documentation(鎽)
Personal name character(鎽)

Idioms

No common idioms found using this character

Cultural background

FAQ

Primarily used in Japanese contexts as a simplified form of 楓 (maple tree)
Considered a rare character in modern Chinese usage
Sometimes adopted in personal names for its unique appearance

鎽 (fēng) - Feng — a character used primarily in proper