鉚 (mǎo) - Rivet — a short metal pin or bolt & to rivet

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mǎo ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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鉚 · mǎo

Rivet — a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place;

to rivet;

to fasten firmly.

Rivet — a short metal pin or boltto rivetto fasten firmly.

Usage highlights

RivetRivetingRivet gunRiveted jointCold rivetingHot riveting

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The workers riveted the steel beams together (铆接).
  • This joint is securely riveted (铆牢).
  • He focused intently on his work (铆足了劲).
  • Riveting requires specialized tools (铆钉枪).

Collocations

  • Rivet(铆钉)
  • Riveting(铆接)
  • Rivet gun(铆钉枪)
  • Riveted joint(铆接点)
  • Cold riveting(冷铆)
  • Hot riveting(热铆)

Idioms

  • To go all out(铆足了劲)
  • To be firmly fixed(铆定不动)
  • Riveted connection(铆接牢固)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 铆 is strongly associated with metalworking, construction, and industrial manufacturing.
  • In metaphorical use, '铆足了劲' describes gathering all one's strength and determination for a task.
  • The character reflects China's industrial development and engineering heritage.

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