櫍 (zhì) - Wooden block or base & chopping block

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櫍 · zhì

Wooden block or base;

chopping block;

stump;

the wooden base or support for an object, particularly in ancient tools or instruments.

Wooden block or basechopping blockstump

Usage highlights

wooden basechopping blocktool supporthardwood stumpancient implement base

Synonyms

  • 砧— chopping block; anvil
  • 基— base; foundation

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient tool had a wooden base (櫍) for stability.
  • He used a chopping block (櫍) for cutting wood.
  • The instrument's support was made of hardwood (硬木櫍).

Collocations

  • wooden base(木櫍)
  • chopping block(砧櫍)
  • tool support(工具櫍)
  • hardwood stump(硬木櫍)
  • ancient implement base(古器櫍)

Cultural background

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  • Appears in classical texts describing ancient tools and implements.
  • Represents foundational support structures in traditional craftsmanship.

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