Memory phrase (Mnemonic) for: 鋳
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鋳 |
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Meaning |
cast (i.e. in metal), mint |
Pronunciation |
CHŪ iru |
Explanation |
Left: metal 金, right: long life 寿 (With both hands 手 & 寸 to congratulate and wish: a long life) [..or: to roll sushi 寿司] |
Mnemonic
| Metal has a long life-cycle, and thus is used for casting. |
Radicals
金
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gold, metal | (This radical is always on the left side of a character.) |
寸
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skillful hand | (Image of a hand 一 forearm 丨 and pulse 丶. It was originally also the distance of one inch (Length: 1 SUN = 3.03 cm) from the hand's palm to the pulse. This also stood for a small amount. In the mnemonic, it is used as "skillful hand" and partly also "to measure".) |
Tip: Go to the radicals that are contained in this character and learn all the characters with this radical systematically!
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