鐣 (chēng) - A rare character, primarily used in the term

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鐣 · chēng

A rare character, primarily used in the term 鐣子 (chēngzi), referring to a type of pan or shallow cooking vessel, similar to a griddle or skillet.

A rare character, primarily used in the term

Usage highlights

GriddleShallow panCooking vesselFrying pan

Synonyms

  • 锅— pot, wok, cooking pan
  • 平底锅— frying pan, skillet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We cooked pancakes on the griddle (鐣子).
  • This type of pan (鐣子) is used for frying.
  • The recipe calls for a specific shallow pan (鐣子).

Collocations

  • Griddle(鐣子)
  • Shallow pan(鐣子)
  • Cooking vessel(鐣子)
  • Frying pan(鐣子)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage.
  • Its primary appearance is in the specific term 鐣子, referring to a cooking implement.

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