杼 (zhù) - Shuttle of a loom & a tool for weaving

杼Tone 4

zhù ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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杼 · zhù

Shuttle of a loom;

a tool for weaving;

to draw out;

to express

Shuttle of a looma tool for weavingto draw out

Usage highlights

Loom shuttleShuttle of a loomTo express feelingsShuttle axisWeaving implementTo state one's views

Synonyms

  • 梭— Shuttle (weaving tool)
  • 抒— To express, convey

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The weaver operates the shuttle (机杼) skillfully.
  • This poem expresses deep feelings (抒写胸臆).
  • The old loom's shuttle (梭杼) moves back and forth.

Collocations

  • Loom shuttle(机杼)
  • Shuttle of a loom(梭杼)
  • To express feelings(抒写)
  • Shuttle axis(杼轴)
  • Weaving implement(织杼)
  • To state one's views(杼意)

Idioms

  • Each has his own opinion(各自为杼)
  • To state one's views independently(独出机杼)
  • To follow the same pattern(同条共杼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the shuttle in traditional Chinese weaving looms, a crucial tool in textile production.
  • Metaphorically extended to mean expressing thoughts or creativity, as in weaving words together.

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