(líng) - A type of metal tool or implement & an ancient term for a specific metal object

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A type of metal tool or implement;

an ancient term for a specific metal object or component.

A type of metal tool or implementan ancient term for a specific metal object

Usage highlights

metal toolancient implementtool componentbronze artifactiron implement

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient artifact was identified as a metal tool (錂).
  • Archaeologists found various metal implements (金属錂) at the site.
  • This character appears in classical texts describing tools (古代錂具).

Collocations

  • metal tool(金属錂)
  • ancient implement(古代錂)
  • tool component(錂部件)
  • bronze artifact(青铜錂)
  • iron implement(铁錂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing metal tools or implements.
  • Represents a specific category of metal objects from ancient times.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese except in specialized historical or archaeological contexts.

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