銶 (qiú) - Tool — an ancient tool, specifically a type

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銶 · qiú

Tool — an ancient tool, specifically a type of chisel or gouge used in woodworking or metalworking.

Tool — an ancient tool, specifically a type

Usage highlights

qiú toolcarpenter's qiúancient qiúmetal qiúqiú and chisel

Synonyms

  • 凿— chisel (general term)
  • 錾— engraving chisel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient carpenter used a qiú (銶) for carving.
  • This artifact is identified as a qiú tool (銶具).
  • Metalworking tools included various chisels like the qiú (銶).

Collocations

  • qiú tool(銶具)
  • carpenter's qiú(木工銶)
  • ancient qiú(古銶)
  • metal qiú(金属銶)
  • qiú and chisel(銶凿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents an ancient specialized tool from China's early metalworking history.
  • Appears in classical texts describing tools and craftsmanship.
  • Demonstrates the sophistication of ancient Chinese toolmaking technology.

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