镠 (liú) - Fine gold & pure gold

镠Tone 2

liú ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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镠 · liú

Fine gold;

pure gold;

used historically in names, particularly referring to King Qian Liu (钱镠), founder of the Wuyue Kingdom during the Five Dynasties period.

Fine goldpure goldused historically in names, particularly referring to King

Usage highlights

Fine goldQian LiuGold and jadePure goldWuyue Kingdom

Synonyms

  • 金— gold (more common term for gold)
  • 纯金— pure gold

Antonyms

  • 铁— iron (common metal vs. precious gold)
  • 铅— lead (base metal vs. noble gold)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The name of King Qian Liu of Wuyue (吴越王钱镠).
  • This character means fine gold (镠金).
  • It appears in historical texts about the Five Dynasties period (五代十国时期).
  • Rarely used in modern vocabulary except in historical contexts.

Collocations

  • Fine gold(镠金)
  • Qian Liu(钱镠)
  • Gold and jade(镠玉)
  • Pure gold(纯镠)
  • Wuyue Kingdom(吴越国)

Idioms

  • Gold and jade are both beautiful(镠玉同辉)
  • The legacy of Qian Liu(钱镠遗风)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Strongly associated with Qian Liu (852–932), founder of the Wuyue Kingdom, who used this character in his name.
  • Represents fine, pure gold, conveying values of purity, value, and rarity.
  • Historical usage is primarily in names of nobility and rulers, giving it a regal connotation.

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