(xuàn) - A last or shoemaker's form & a mold or pattern for shaping shoes

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xuàn | 13 strokes | radical:

· xuàn

A last or shoemaker's form;

a mold or pattern for shaping shoes;

also refers to a frame or support structure.

A last or shoemaker's forma mold or pattern for shaping shoesalso refers to a frame or support structure.

Usage highlights

shoe lastwooden formmold patterncobbler's formleather shaping formfootwear mold

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The cobbler used a shoe last (鞋楥) to shape the leather.
  • This wooden form (木楥) is used for making traditional footwear.
  • They created a mold (楥模) for the ceramic piece.

Collocations

  • shoe last(鞋楥)
  • wooden form(木楥)
  • mold pattern(楥模)
  • cobbler's form(鞋匠楥)
  • leather shaping form(皮革楥)
  • footwear mold(鞋履楥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in shoemaking and craftsmanship for shaping footwear.
  • Represents traditional artisan skills and manual craftsmanship in Chinese culture.
  • The character is rarely used in modern contexts, primarily appearing in specialized craft terminology.

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