鋧 (xiàn) - A small, sharp tool or implement & a pointed instrument used for fine work.

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鋧 · xiàn

A small, sharp tool or implement;

a pointed instrument used for fine work.

A small, sharp tool or implementa pointed instrument used for fine work.

Usage highlights

small toolsharp instrumentmetal toolprecision instrumentcraftsman's toolpointed implement

Synonyms

  • 锥— awl; pointed tool
  • 针— needle; pin
  • 钻— drill; bore

Antonyms

  • 锤— hammer; blunt tool
  • 棒— stick; club

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The craftsman used a fine tool (鋧) for delicate metalwork.
  • This small instrument (小鋧) is perfect for precision tasks.
  • Ancient artisans employed various pointed tools (鋧类工具) in their craft.

Collocations

  • small tool(小鋧)
  • sharp instrument(利鋧)
  • metal tool(金属鋧)
  • precision instrument(精密鋧)
  • craftsman's tool(工匠鋧)
  • pointed implement(尖鋧)

Cultural background

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  • Represents specialized tools used in traditional Chinese craftsmanship and metalworking.
  • Reflects the importance of precision instruments in historical Chinese technological development.

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