鈋 (é) - To file or grind down & to alter

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鈋 · é

To file or grind down;

to alter;

to remove corners or edges;

to diminish.

To file or grind downto alterto remove corners or edges

Usage highlights

To file smoothTo alter or changeTo remove cornersTo diminish or reduceTo grind downTo file metal

Synonyms

  • 磨— to grind, polish
  • 削— to pare, cut down
  • 改— to change, alter

Antonyms

  • 增— to increase, add
  • 锐— sharp, acute

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The craftsman filed the metal smooth (鈋平).
  • They had to alter the original plan (鈋改计划).
  • The sharp edges were ground down for safety (鈋去棱角).

Collocations

  • To file smooth(鈋平)
  • To alter or change(鈋改)
  • To remove corners(鈋角)
  • To diminish or reduce(鈋减)
  • To grind down(鈋磨)
  • To file metal(鈋金)

Idioms

  • To file away the square and round the corners(鈋方为圆)
  • To alter and diminish(鈋改削减)
  • To remove sharp edges and corners(鈋棱去角)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the action of filing or grinding metal in craftsmanship.
  • Extended metaphorically to mean altering, modifying, or softening something.
  • Used in contexts of refinement, correction, or making something less harsh.

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