鉥 (shù) - Shu — an ancient term for a long & to stitch or embroider

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鉥 · shù

Shu — an ancient term for a long needle;

to stitch or embroider;

to inculcate or instill persistently.

Shu — an ancient term for a longto stitch or embroiderto inculcate or instill persistently.

Usage highlights

Long needleAcupuncture needleTo stitchTo inculcatePersistent teaching

Synonyms

  • 针— needle (general term)
  • 绣— to embroider

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An ancient long needle used in acupuncture (鉥针).
  • To stitch or embroider with a long needle (鉥绣).
  • To inculcate teachings persistently (鉥心刳形).

Collocations

  • Long needle(长鉥)
  • Acupuncture needle(鉥针)
  • To stitch(鉥绣)
  • To inculcate(鉥心)
  • Persistent teaching(鉥刳)

Idioms

  • To inculcate deeply and carve out the form(鉥心刳形)
  • To stitch the heart and engrave the kidneys — to ponder deeply(鉥心刳肾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a long needle used in ancient Chinese medicine, particularly acupuncture.
  • Extended meaning of persistent action, like repeated stitching or inculcating teachings.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts or specialized contexts.

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