鐾 (bèi) - To sharpen or polish a knife on a & to whet

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鐾 · bèi

To sharpen or polish a knife on a whetstone;

to whet;

to hone.

To sharpen or polish a knife on ato whetto hone.

Usage highlights

whet a knifehone a razorwhetstoneknife sharpening

Synonyms

  • 磨— to grind; to sharpen
  • 砺— to whet; to sharpen

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is sharpening the knife on a whetstone (鐾刀).
  • The barber is honing his razor (鐾剃刀).
  • This tool is used for whetting blades (鐾刀石).

Collocations

  • whet a knife(鐾刀)
  • hone a razor(鐾剃刀)
  • whetstone(鐾刀石)
  • knife sharpening(鐾刀子)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a technical term from traditional crafts and trades involving blade maintenance.
  • Associated with barbering, cooking, and other professions requiring sharp cutting tools.
  • Reflects the practical aspect of maintaining tools in pre-industrial societies.

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