礳 (mò) - Millstone — a large, heavy circular stone used

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礳 · mò

Millstone — a large, heavy circular stone used for grinding grains, typically in a mill.

Millstone — a large, heavy circular stone used

Usage highlights

MillstoneStone millstoneMillstone wheelWater millstoneMillstone grooveMillstone base

Synonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The millstone grinds wheat into flour (礳盘磨面粉).
  • They used a stone millstone (石礳) for traditional milling.
  • The millstone rotates slowly (礳轮缓慢转动).
  • Water-powered millstone (水礳) was common in ancient times.

Collocations

  • Millstone(礳盘)
  • Stone millstone(石礳)
  • Millstone wheel(礳轮)
  • Water millstone(水礳)
  • Millstone groove(礳槽)
  • Millstone base(礳座)

Idioms

  • Like an ox pulling a millstone(如牛拉礳)
  • The millstone grinds slowly but surely(礳盘慢转终成粉)
  • Millstone and mortar work together(礳臼相成)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Millstones were essential agricultural tools in traditional Chinese society for processing grains.
  • Represented hard labor and perseverance in folk culture, often associated with rural life.
  • Water-powered millstones represented early mechanical innovation in ancient China.

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