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钏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
钏chuànsurname Chuanunknown, 8 strokes, radical 钅
钏chuànbracelet, armletnr, 8 strokes, radical 钅
chuàn(Chuan4) T4
  1. 1surname Chuan
  2. 2bracelet, armlet
Also a Chinese surname, Chuan — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

钏(釧)chuàn(Chuan4)

The character 钏 (chuàn) primarily means 'bracelet' or 'armlet', often referring to decorative ornaments worn on the wrist. It can also be a surname in China, pronounced as 'Chuan'. In daily usage, this character is associated with jewelry and fashion, particularly in contexts involving personal adornment.

Strokes8Radical钅
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, jewelry like 钏 (bracelets) is often given as gifts during festivals or special occasions, symbolizing good fortune and protection. They are also used in traditional ceremonies, reflecting the cultural significance of personal adornment.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shiny bracelet (钏) wrapping around your wrist, with the '金' (metal) radical at its base representing the material of the bracelet. The pronunciation 'chuàn' sounds like 'chant', as if you're chanting about your beautiful jewelry.

Meanings of 钏

chuàn(Chuan4)
1bracelet, armlet
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About 钏

钏Simplified
釧Traditional
8Strokes
钅Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful to use 钏 in contexts related to jewelry, as it can be confused with other similar characters. This character is more common in written Chinese and less in spoken language. When discussing jewelry, remember to pair it with adjectives like 'beautiful' or 'traditional' for clarity.

HSK Study Tips

While 钏 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be useful for learners at HSK Level 3 or higher when discussing topics related to fashion or personal accessories. Focus on memorizing related vocabulary like '手镯' (shǒuzhuó - bangle) for broader understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 钏 with similar characters like 铓 (máng) or 手镯 (shǒuzhuó), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我买了一个铓' (I bought a 钏) is incorrect; the correct phrase should use 钏 instead.

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Etymology of 钏

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 川 represents the sound. Simplified form of 釧.

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metal

Semantic (meaning)钅
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Phonetic (sound)川
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Origin

钏 = 钅 + 川. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 钏

IDS Structure⿰钅川
钏Full Character
=
钅jin1
left
川Chuan1
right
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Parts

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How to say surname Chuan in Chinese

“surname Chuan” in Chinese is钏chuàn

The character 钏 (chuàn) primarily means 'bracelet' or 'armlet', often referring to decorative ornaments worn on the wrist. It can also be a surname in China, pronounced as 'Chuan'. In daily usage, this character is associated with jewelry and fashion, particularly in contexts involving personal adornment.

When to use 钏

Be careful to use 钏 in contexts related to jewelry, as it can be confused with other similar characters. This character is more common in written Chinese and less in spoken language. When discussing jewelry, remember to pair it with adjectives like 'beautiful' or 'traditional' for clarity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 钏 with similar characters like 铓 (máng) or 手镯 (shǒuzhuó), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我买了一个铓' (I bought a 钏) is incorrect; the correct phrase should use 钏 instead.

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Word Family of 钏

Words Containing This Character1
钏chuànarmlet釧

Frequently Asked Questions about 钏

钏 refers specifically to bracelets and armlets, while 手镯 (shǒuzhuó) usually means bangles, often wider and more rigid.

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