磿 (lì) - A whetstone & to grind

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lì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

磿 · lì

A whetstone;

to grind;

to sharpen;

also used historically as a place name.

A whetstoneto grindto sharpen

Usage highlights

whetstonegrinding stoneto sharpenLixian place namestone mill

Synonyms

  • 磨— to grind, to polish
  • 砺— whetstone, to sharpen

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He sharpened the knife on a whetstone (磿石).
  • The grinding process requires patience (磨磿过程).
  • This is a historical place name (磿县).

Collocations

  • whetstone(磿石)
  • grinding stone(磨磿)
  • to sharpen(磿刃)
  • Lixian place name(磿县)
  • stone mill(石磿)

Idioms

  • To grind and sharpen diligently(磨磿以须)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used as a place name in ancient China.
  • Associated with traditional tools for sharpening blades and grinding grains.
  • Represents craftsmanship and precision in traditional Chinese culture.

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