刡 (mǐn) - To scrape & to pare

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mǐn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 刂

妙慕

刡 · mǐn

To scrape;

to pare;

to shave;

to polish.

To scrapeto pareto shave

Usage highlights

Scrape cleanPolish jadePare woodShave offScrape the surface

Synonyms

  • 刮— to scrape
  • 削— to pare
  • 磨— to polish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He scraped the surface clean (刡去表面).
  • The artisan polished the jade (刡玉).
  • She pared the wood smoothly (刡木).

Collocations

  • Scrape clean(刡净)
  • Polish jade(刡玉)
  • Pare wood(刡木)
  • Shave off(刡去)
  • Scrape the surface(刡面)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rarely used character in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Associated with craftsmanship, particularly in jade and woodworking.

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