鐆 (suì) - Ancient fire-starting tool — refers to a bronze

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suì ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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鐆 · suì

Ancient fire-starting tool — refers to a bronze fire-making implement used in ancient China, similar to a fire striker or fire steel.

Ancient fire-starting tool — refers to a bronze

Usage highlights

Ancient fire starterBronze fire strikerFireArchaeological fire implement

Synonyms

  • 燧— flint; fire-making stone (more common character for similar concept)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Archaeologists discovered an ancient fire starter (鐆) at the site.
  • This bronze artifact was used as a fire-making tool (取火工具鐆).
  • The museum exhibit shows various ancient fire-making implements (包括鐆).

Collocations

  • Ancient fire starter(古鐆)
  • Bronze fire striker(青铜鐆)
  • Fire-making tool(取火鐆)
  • Archaeological fire implement(考古发现的鐆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鐆 was an important fire-making tool in ancient Chinese civilization, particularly during the Bronze Age.
  • It represents early technological innovation in controlling and producing fire for daily life and rituals.
  • The character is extremely rare in modern usage and primarily appears in archaeological and historical contexts.

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