鏅 (xiū) - To forge, to refine metal & to cultivate, to train

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xiū ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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鏅 · xiū

To forge, to refine metal;

to cultivate, to train;

to polish, to perfect.

To forge, to refine metalto cultivate, to trainto polish, to perfect.

Usage highlights

Forging ironTraining and refiningPolishing to a shineRefining processMetal forgingSkill cultivation

Synonyms

  • 锻— to forge, to hammer
  • 炼— to refine, to smelt
  • 铸— to cast, to found

Antonyms

  • 毁— to destroy, to ruin
  • 废— to abandon, to discard

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The blacksmith forged the iron (鏅铁).
  • He underwent rigorous training (鏅炼).
  • The craftsman polished the metal surface (鏅光).
  • This process requires careful refinement (鏅制).

Collocations

  • Forging iron(鏅铁)
  • Training and refining(鏅炼)
  • Polishing to a shine(鏅光)
  • Refining process(鏅制)
  • Metal forging(金属鏅造)
  • Skill cultivation(技艺鏅养)

Idioms

  • Forged through repeated refinement(千锤百鏅)
  • Tempered in hardship(艰苦鏅炼)
  • Polished to perfection(精雕细鏅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally refers to metalworking and blacksmithing processes.
  • Extended metaphorically to personal cultivation and skill development.
  • Associated with the concept of refinement through disciplined effort.

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