銑 (xiǎn) - Xian — refers to a type of steel & to mill or polish metal

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銑 · xiǎn

Xian — refers to a type of steel;

to mill or polish metal;

in ancient usage, refers to a kind of metal with fine patterns.

Xian — refers to a type of steelto mill or polish metalin ancient usage, refers to a kind of

Usage highlights

Milling machineMilling cutterMilling processSteel billetHighCNC milling

Synonyms

  • 钢— steel (general term)
  • 磨— to grind, polish

Antonyms

  • 铸— to cast (opposite process to milling)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is high-speed steel (高速铣刀).
  • He operates a milling machine (铣床).
  • The part needs milling (铣削).
  • They produce steel billets (铣铁).

Collocations

  • Milling machine(铣床)
  • Milling cutter(铣刀)
  • Milling process(铣削)
  • Steel billet(铣铁)
  • High-speed milling(高速铣削)
  • CNC milling(数控铣床)

Idioms

  • Fine steel and sharp blade(铣铁成钢)
  • Polished and refined(铣砺琢磨)
  • Precision milling(精铣细琢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a type of fine-patterned metal in ancient China.
  • In modern usage, primarily associated with metalworking and machining processes.
  • Represents precision engineering and industrial manufacturing in contemporary context.

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