huáng

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Word · NounTraditional鐄

same as '簧'; spring; lock's latch

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Meanings

2 senses · 3 examples
1.

noun

spring (of a lock); latch; catch

archaic

An archaic character used interchangeably with '簧'. It specifically refers to the spring or latch mechanism in locks or mechanical devices.

Gǔ古
suǒ锁
de的
huáng鐄
huài坏
le了
 ，
suǒ所
yǐ以
dǎ打
bù不
kāi开
 。

The ancient lock's spring is broken, so it won't open.

Zhè这
ge个
jī机
guān关
de的
huáng鐄
shè设
jì计
de得
hěn很
qiǎo巧
miào妙
 。

The spring mechanism in this device is ingeniously designed.

2.

noun

reed (of a musical instrument); metal tongue

archaic

Refers to the vibrating reed in instruments like harmonicas or reed organs.

Shēng笙
zhè这
zhǒng种
yuè乐
qì器
kào靠
huáng鐄
fā发
shēng声
 。

The sheng, a musical instrument, produces sound through its reeds.