鋳 (zhù) - Cast & to cast metal

鋳Tone 4

zhù ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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鋳 · zhù

Cast;

to cast metal;

to found;

to mold;

to shape by pouring molten material into a mold.

Castto cast metalto found

Usage highlights

CastingCast ironCasting moldCasting workerCoin castingCasting factory

Synonyms

  • 铸— Cast; to cast metal (Simplified variant)
  • 熔— Melt; smelt
  • 冶— Smelt; metallurgy

Antonyms

  • 拆— Dismantle; take apart
  • 毁— Destroy; ruin

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They cast a bronze statue (鋳造青铜像).
  • This factory specializes in casting (鋳造厂).
  • He is a casting worker (鋳工).
  • The iron was cast into tools (铁被鋳成工具).

Collocations

  • Casting(鋳造)
  • Cast iron(鋳铁)
  • Casting mold(鋳型)
  • Casting worker(鋳工)
  • Coin casting(鋳钱)
  • Casting factory(鋳造厂)

Idioms

  • To cast a bronze statue to serve as a warning(鋳鼎象物)
  • To cast a mistake into an iron rule(鋳成大错)
  • To cast a new model(鋳新淘旧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character reflects ancient Chinese metallurgy and bronze-casting technology.
  • Historically important for producing ritual vessels, coins, and tools.
  • Associated with craftsmanship, permanence, and the transformation of raw materials.

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