釿 (jīn) - Axe & an ancient tool for chopping wood

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jīn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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釿 · jīn

Axe;

an ancient tool for chopping wood;

also an ancient unit of weight.

Axean ancient tool for chopping woodalso an ancient unit of weight.

Usage highlights

Ancient axeChopping axeWeight unitMetal axe

Synonyms

  • 斧— axe, hatchet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lumberjack used an axe (釿) to fell the tree.
  • In ancient times, a 釿 was a unit of weight.
  • The character 釿 appears in some classical texts.

Collocations

  • Ancient axe(古釿)
  • Chopping axe(伐釿)
  • Weight unit(釿量)
  • Metal axe(金釿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 釿 was an important tool in ancient Chinese agriculture and construction.
  • It also served as a measurement unit in certain historical periods.

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