鋻 (jiàn) - To sharpen a sword & to polish

鋻Tone 4

jiàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

鋻 · jiàn

To sharpen a sword;

to polish;

to examine carefully;

to scrutinize.

To sharpen a swordto polishto examine carefully

Usage highlights

To sharpen a swordTo examine and decidePolished mirrorTo polish jadeTo scrutinize a documentTo inspect goods

Synonyms

  • 鉴— to inspect; mirror; warning
  • 磨— to grind; to polish
  • 审— to examine; to scrutinize

Antonyms

  • 钝— blunt; dull
  • 粗— coarse; rough

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He sharpened his sword (鋻剑).
  • The committee will examine the proposal carefully (鋻定).
  • This is a polished mirror (鋻镜).

Collocations

  • To sharpen a sword(鋻剑)
  • To examine and decide(鋻定)
  • Polished mirror(鋻镜)
  • To polish jade(鋻玉)
  • To scrutinize a document(鋻文)
  • To inspect goods(鋻货)

Idioms

  • The sword is sharpened on the whetstone(磨鋻以须)
  • To examine the past to know the future(鋻往知来)
  • To take warning from the past(前车之鋻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is associated with the meticulous process of sword-making and metalworking in ancient China.
  • It carries connotations of discernment, judgment, and refinement, often used in formal or literary contexts.

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