鋊 (yù) - to file & to polish

鋊Tone 4

yù ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

喻悦

鋊 · yù

to file;

to polish;

to wear away;

fine metal filings;

worn-out coins

to fileto polishto wear away

Usage highlights

metal filingsworn coinsfile metalpolish jadewear away

Synonyms

  • 磨— to grind, to polish
  • 锉— to file, filing tool
  • 磨损— wear and tear

Antonyms

  • 新— new, fresh
  • 锐— sharp, keen

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The craftsman filed the metal surface (工匠鋊金属表面).
  • Ancient coins became worn through long use (古钱币因长期使用而鋊).
  • Metal filings accumulated during the grinding process (研磨过程中积累了金属鋊).

Collocations

  • metal filings(金属鋊)
  • worn coins(鋊钱)
  • file metal(鋊金)
  • polish jade(鋊玉)
  • wear away(磨鋊)

Idioms

  • Worn coins and broken tiles(鋊钱败瓦)
  • Metal filings and stone dust(鋊金屑石)
  • The grind wears away the iron pestle(磨鋊铁杵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the process of filing metal or the resulting metal dust.
  • Extended meaning describes coins worn smooth from long circulation.
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts or technical contexts.

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