鐷 (yè) - Iron leaf — an ancient term for a
鐷 · yè
Iron leaf — an ancient term for a type of iron implement or tool, possibly a leaf-shaped iron object or iron sheet.
Iron leaf — an ancient term for a
Usage highlights
iron leafancient ironmetal leafiron sheetbronze and ironarchaeological iron
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The archaeological site contained iron leaves (鐷) among other artifacts.
- Ancient iron leaves (鐷) were used in various metalworking applications.
- The museum displayed a collection of iron leaves (鐷) from the Warring States period.
Collocations
- iron leaf(鐷)
- ancient iron(古鐷)
- metal leaf(金属鐷)
- iron sheet(铁鐷)
- bronze and iron(铜鐷)
- archaeological iron(考古鐷)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in ancient Chinese texts and archaeological records as a specific type of iron object.
- The character combines the metal radical with 'leaf', suggesting a leaf-shaped metal implement.
- Represents early Chinese metallurgy and metalworking techniques.