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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鐺dāngfrying pan; warming vesselx, 21 strokes, radical 釒
dāng(dang1) T1
  1. 1frying pan; warming vessel
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March 24, 2026

鐺dāng(dang1)

The character 鐺 (dāng) refers to a type of frying pan or warming vessel used in cooking. It is typically made from metal and is commonly used in Chinese kitchens for stir-frying and other cooking methods. The character embodies the idea of a cooking utensil that allows for high heat and even cooking.

Strokes21Radical釒
Cultural Note

In Chinese cooking, the 鐺 is essential for techniques like stir-frying, which is a hallmark of Chinese cuisine. Cooking with a 鐺 allows for quick cooking at high temperatures, reflecting the importance of speed and flavor in Chinese food preparation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large, shiny frying pan (鐺) sizzling with food. The metal (金) radical at the bottom represents its material, while the top part resembles a lid, keeping the heat in. Think of 'dāng' as the sound of food sizzling in the pan, making it easier to remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 鐺

dāng(dang1)
1frying pan; warming vessel
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About 鐺

鐺Simplified
21Strokes
釒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 鐺

Usage Notes

The character is primarily used in cooking contexts, so it's not commonly used in formal writing. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar cooking-related terms. Common collocations include '煮鐺' (to cook in a frying pan) and '鐺子' (another term for frying pan).

HSK Study Tips

Although 鐺 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to cooking-related words at HSK level 3 and above. Students should focus on culinary terminology and practice using this character in sentences about food preparation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鐺 with other cooking utensils like '锅' (guō, pot), leading to sentences like '我用锅煮' (I use a pot to cook) instead of the more appropriate '我用鐺煮' (I use a frying pan to cook). It's important to remember the specific usage of each term.

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Etymology of 鐺

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

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 当 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鐺.

Memory Hint

metal

Semantic (meaning)釒
+
Phonetic (sound)當
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Origin

鐺 = 釒 + 當. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鐺

IDS Structure⿰釒當
鐺Full Character
=
釒jin1
left
當dang1
right
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Parts

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How to say frying pan; warming vessel in Chinese

“frying pan; warming vessel” in Chinese is鐺dāng

The character 鐺 (dāng) refers to a type of frying pan or warming vessel used in cooking. It is typically made from metal and is commonly used in Chinese kitchens for stir-frying and other cooking methods. The character embodies the idea of a cooking utensil that allows for high heat and even cooking.

When to use 鐺

The character is primarily used in cooking contexts, so it's not commonly used in formal writing. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with similar cooking-related terms. Common collocations include '煮鐺' (to cook in a frying pan) and '鐺子' (another term for frying pan).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鐺 with other cooking utensils like '锅' (guō, pot), leading to sentences like '我用锅煮' (I use a pot to cook) instead of the more appropriate '我用鐺煮' (I use a frying pan to cook). It's important to remember the specific usage of each term.

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Word Family of 鐺

Words Containing This Character6
铃铛little bell鈴鐺
铛chēngclank鐺
锒铛入狱to get jailed鋃鐺入獄
饼铛baking pan餅鐺
锒铛iron chains鋃鐺
鼎铛玉石casting pearls before swine鼎鐺玉石
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鐺

It is primarily used for stir-frying and other high-heat cooking methods.

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