釟 (bā) - To forge metal & to work metal with hammer and anvil

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釟 · bā

To forge metal;

to work metal with hammer and anvil;

to shape metal through heating and hammering.

To forge metalto work metal with hammer and anvilto shape metal through heating and hammering.

Usage highlights

Forging ironMetal forgingForging techniqueForged weaponsBlacksmith's craftMetalworking

Synonyms

  • 锻— to forge, to hammer
  • 铸— to cast, to found
  • 冶— to smelt, metallurgy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The blacksmith forged the iron (釟铁).
  • Metal forging requires skill (釟金术).
  • Ancient weapons were made through forging (釟造兵器).

Collocations

  • Forging iron(釟铁)
  • Metal forging(釟金)
  • Forging technique(釟术)
  • Forged weapons(釟造兵器)
  • Blacksmith's craft(釟匠)
  • Metalworking(釟工)

Idioms

  • Skilled in metal forging(精于釟金)
  • The art of metalworking(釟金之术)
  • Forging superior weapons(釟造利器)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents traditional metalworking and blacksmithing crafts in ancient China.
  • Associated with the development of tools, weapons, and metal implements throughout Chinese history.
  • Reflects the importance of metallurgy in Chinese technological advancement.

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