欘 (zhú) - Handle of an axe or tool & a unit of measurement for length in ancient

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zhú ｜ 25 strokes ｜ radical:

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欘 · zhú

Handle of an axe or tool;

a unit of measurement for length in ancient times.

Handle of an axe or toola unit of measurement for length in ancient

Usage highlights

axe handleancient length unittool handle

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The axe handle (斧欘) was carved from oak.
  • In ancient texts, one 欘 was a specific length (欘 as a unit).
  • The tool's 欘 was worn smooth from years of use.

Collocations

  • axe handle(斧欘)
  • ancient length unit(欘 as measurement)
  • tool handle(工具欘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing tools and measurements.
  • As a measurement, it reflects ancient Chinese metrology systems.

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