鍖 (chěn) - Chisel — a tool with a sharpened edge & also refers to the action of chiseling.

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鍖 · chěn

Chisel — a tool with a sharpened edge for cutting or shaping hard materials like wood, stone, or metal;

also refers to the action of chiseling.

Chisel — a tool with a sharpened edgealso refers to the action of chiseling.

Usage highlights

Chisel toolStone chiselWood chiselChisel bladeChisel handleChisel work

Synonyms

  • 凿— chisel, to chisel
  • 錾— engraving chisel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sculptor used a chisel (鍖子) to carve the marble.
  • He carefully chiseled (用鍖) the intricate design into the wood.
  • Stone chisels (石鍖) are essential for masonry work.
  • The artisan's chisel (工匠的鍖) was sharp and precise.

Collocations

  • Chisel tool(鍖子)
  • Stone chisel(石鍖)
  • Wood chisel(木鍖)
  • Chisel blade(鍖刃)
  • Chisel handle(鍖柄)
  • Chisel work(鍖工)

Idioms

  • Carve and chisel with skill(精雕细鍖)
  • Chisel away the unnecessary(鍖去繁冗)
  • A chisel in skilled hands(巧手使鍖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Chisels have been essential tools in Chinese craftsmanship for millennia, used in woodworking, stone carving, and sculpture.
  • The character 鍖 appears in classical texts describing artisan work and construction techniques.
  • In traditional Chinese arts, the chisel represents precision, skill, and the transformation of raw materials into refined objects.

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