Definitions

chuàn surname Chuan
chuàn armlet; bracelet

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

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About

The character "钏" derives from the traditional form "釧", composed of the metal radical "金" and the component "川", a formation that indicates a metal bracelet. In classical contexts, the term denoted arm ornaments, and over time, it has been used for such items. The simplified form "钏" features the metal radical "钅" while carrying the same semantic focus.

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