錈 (juǎn) - To curl & to bend

錈Tone 3

juǎn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

錈 · juǎn

To curl;

to bend;

to twist (metal, wire, etc.

);

a type of ancient weapon.

To curlto bendto twist (metal, wire, etc.)

Usage highlights

To curlCurled metalAncient weaponBent ironTwisted wire

Synonyms

  • 卷— to roll; to curl
  • 曲— bent; crooked

Antonyms

  • 直— straight

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wire is curled (錈曲).
  • A type of ancient weapon (錈戈).
  • The metal strip was bent into shape (錈成形状).

Collocations

  • To curl(錈曲)
  • Curled metal(錈金)
  • Ancient weapon(錈戈)
  • Bent iron(錈铁)
  • Twisted wire(錈丝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character contains the metal radical (金), indicating its association with metalworking.
  • Its use for an ancient weapon type reflects its historical application.

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