倕 (chuí) - Chui — an ancient legendary craftsman and inventor

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chuí ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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倕 · chuí

Chui — an ancient legendary craftsman and inventor in Chinese mythology, known for his exceptional skill in creating tools and instruments.

Chui — an ancient legendary craftsman and inventor

Usage highlights

Legendary craftsman ChuiChui's inventionsChui's squareChui's compassChui's skillChui the artisan

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Chui was a legendary craftsman (倕) from ancient China.
  • He was renowned for creating various tools (倕作 tools).
  • The name Chui appears in classical texts (古书中的倕).
  • His inventions were said to be perfect (倕的发明 perfect).

Collocations

  • Legendary craftsman Chui(巧倕)
  • Chui's inventions(倕作)
  • Chui's square(倕规)
  • Chui's compass(倕矩)
  • Chui's skill(倕巧)
  • Chui the artisan(工倕)

Idioms

  • As skilled as Chui(巧倕之技)
  • Chui's compass and square(倕规矩)
  • Chui's ingenious creations(倕工之巧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Chui is a mythological figure from Chinese antiquity, often mentioned alongside other legendary inventors.
  • He is credited with inventing various tools and is sometimes considered the patron of craftsmen.
  • His name appears in classical texts like the Zhuangzi and other philosophical works.

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