磑 (wéi) - Millstone & grindstone

磑Tone 2

wéi ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

磑 · wéi

Millstone;

grindstone;

to grind;

to polish;

rugged;

lofty.

Millstonegrindstoneto grind

Usage highlights

MillstoneTo grind grainTo polish jadeRugged mountainWater millStone mill

Synonyms

  • 磨— to grind; millstone
  • 碾— to crush; roller

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The millstone was used to grind grain (磨磑).
  • He polished the jade with a grindstone (磑玉).
  • The mountain path was rugged and steep (磑磑的山路).

Collocations

  • Millstone(磨磑)
  • To grind grain(磑谷)
  • To polish jade(磑玉)
  • Rugged mountain(磑磑的山)
  • Water mill(水磑)
  • Stone mill(石磑)

Idioms

  • Rugged and lofty(磑磑)
  • Grind diligently(切磋磑琢)

Cultural background

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  • Historically associated with traditional grain processing methods in ancient China.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing both practical tools and metaphorical ruggedness.

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