鐇 (fán) - A kind of broad axe & a tool used for chopping or splitting

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fán ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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鐇 · fán

A kind of broad axe;

a tool used for chopping or splitting;

also refers to a type of pan or metal container.

A kind of broad axea tool used for chopping or splittingalso refers to a type of pan or

Usage highlights

broad axeancient axebronze axeiron axewoodworking axecooking pan

Synonyms

  • 斧— axe, hatchet (more common term)
  • 鉞— battle-axe, ceremonial axe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The lumberjack used a broad axe (鐇) to split the logs.
  • This ancient tool (古鐇) was used for woodworking.
  • The metal pan (鐇鍋) was used for cooking in ancient times.
  • Archaeologists found a bronze axe (青銅鐇) at the site.

Collocations

  • broad axe(大鐇)
  • ancient axe(古鐇)
  • bronze axe(銅鐇)
  • iron axe(鐵鐇)
  • woodworking axe(木工鐇)
  • cooking pan(鐇鍋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鐇 appears in ancient texts describing tools and implements, particularly in metallurgical and woodworking contexts.
  • The character reflects the development of metal tools in Chinese history, especially during the Bronze and Iron Ages.
  • As a rare character, it appears mainly in specialized historical or archaeological discussions rather than everyday language.

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