() - A type of hook or hook-shaped implement & an ancient tool or weapon.

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A type of hook or hook-shaped implement;

an ancient tool or weapon.

A type of hook or hook-shaped implementan ancient tool or weapon.

Usage highlights

Ancient鈲 toolMetal鈲Fishing鈲Archaeological鈲

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fisherman used a special hook (鈲) for deep-sea fishing.
  • Archaeologists discovered ancient鈲 tools at the excavation site.
  • This鈲-shaped implement was used in traditional metalworking.

Collocations

  • Ancient鈲 tool(古鈲)
  • 鈲-shaped implement(鈲形器具)
  • Metal鈲(金属鈲)
  • Fishing鈲(渔鈲)
  • Archaeological鈲(考古鈲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鈲 appears to be an archaic character referring to specific hook-shaped tools or implements.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears primarily in historical or specialized contexts.
  • The metal radical (金) indicates its association with metal tools or implements.

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