摨 (nái) - To rub, to scrape, to polish & to grind or sharpen by friction.

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nái ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

娜楠

摨 · nái

To rub, to scrape, to polish;

to grind or sharpen by friction.

To rub, to scrape, to polishto grind or sharpen by friction.

Usage highlights

Polish jadeSharpen a knifeRub woodGrind a toolScrape surfaceWhetstone polishing

Synonyms

  • 磨— to grind, to polish
  • 擦— to rub, to wipe
  • 研— to grind, to study

Antonyms

  • 钝— blunt, dull
  • 粗— coarse, rough

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He polished the jade with care (摨玉).
  • She sharpened the knife on a whetstone (摨刀).
  • The craftsman rubbed the wood smooth (摨木).

Collocations

  • Polish jade(摨玉)
  • Sharpen a knife(摨刀)
  • Rub wood(摨木)
  • Grind a tool(摨具)
  • Scrape surface(摨面)
  • Whetstone polishing(石摨)

Idioms

  • To polish and grind diligently(切磋摨磨)
  • Rubbed smooth by constant effort(摨砺以须)
  • Jade that needs polishing(待摨之玉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character represents ancient polishing and sharpening techniques used in jade carving and tool making.
  • In classical texts, it symbolizes the process of refinement and improvement through diligent effort.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese but appears in some technical or literary contexts.

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