磱 (láo) - Old stone & whetstone

磱Tone 2

láo ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

磱 · láo

Old stone;

whetstone;

grindstone;

also refers to a type of stone used for sharpening tools.

Old stonewhetstonegrindstone

Usage highlights

WhetstoneGrindstoneStone millSharpening stoneStone tool

Synonyms

  • 砺— whetstone; grindstone
  • 磨石— grindstone; millstone

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He sharpened the knife on a whetstone (磱石).
  • The ancient grinding stone (古磱) was discovered at the archaeological site.
  • This type of stone is suitable for sharpening (适合磨利的磱石).

Collocations

  • Whetstone(磱石)
  • Grindstone(磨磱)
  • Stone mill(磱磨)
  • Sharpening stone(砺磱)
  • Stone tool(磱具)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for tool sharpening and grain processing in ancient China.
  • Appears in some classical texts describing stone implements and tools.

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