鏝 (màn) - Trowel — a flat tool with a handle & also refers to a plasterer's float.

鏝Tone 4

màn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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鏝 · màn

Trowel — a flat tool with a handle used for spreading, shaping, or smoothing plaster, mortar, or other viscous materials;

also refers to a plasterer's float.

Trowel — a flat tool with a handlealso refers to a plasterer's float.

Usage highlights

TrowelPlastering trowelPointing trowelBricklayer's trowelTrowel handleTrowel blade

Synonyms

  • 抹子— trowel, plastering tool
  • 泥刀— mud knife, trowel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mason used a trowel (鏝刀) to apply the mortar.
  • He is skilled with a plastering trowel (抹灰鏝).
  • This is a specialized pointing trowel (勾缝鏝).
  • The bricklayer's trowel (瓦工鏝) is essential for construction.

Collocations

  • Trowel(鏝刀)
  • Plastering trowel(抹灰鏝)
  • Pointing trowel(勾缝鏝)
  • Bricklayer's trowel(瓦工鏝)
  • Trowel handle(鏝柄)
  • Trowel blade(鏝片)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character as a core component

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鏝 represents a specialized tool used in construction and masonry trades.
  • The character reflects the practical, artisanal aspects of traditional Chinese building techniques.
  • While not common in daily conversation, it maintains importance in professional construction contexts.

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