硟 (chàn) - A tool used for smoothing or polishing jade & also refers to a type of whetstone or

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硟 · chàn

A tool used for smoothing or polishing jade;

also refers to a type of whetstone or polishing stone.

A tool used for smoothing or polishing jadealso refers to a type of whetstone or

Usage highlights

Jade polishing stoneStone polishing toolWhetstone for jadePolishing implementJade worker's tool

Synonyms

  • 砺— whetstone, grindstone
  • 磨石— grinding stone
  • 研石— polishing stone

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artisan used a polishing stone (硟) to smooth the jade surface.
  • Ancient jade workers employed specialized tools (硟) for finishing.
  • This type of whetstone (硟) is specifically for hard stones.

Collocations

  • Jade polishing stone(玉硟)
  • Stone polishing tool(石硟)
  • Whetstone for jade(硟玉)
  • Polishing implement(硟具)
  • Jade worker's tool(玉工之硟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with ancient Chinese jade craftsmanship and lapidary arts.
  • Reflects the sophisticated tool technology used in traditional Chinese jade working.
  • Represents the meticulous finishing process in Chinese artisan traditions.

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