鑌 (bīn) - High-quality steel, especially fine steel used for making
鑌 · bīn
High-quality steel, especially fine steel used for making weapons.
High-quality steel, especially fine steel used for making
Usage highlights
Fine steelSteel knifeSteel swordSteel weaponWrought steel
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The sword was made of fine steel (鑌铁).
- He collected antique weapons made of high-quality steel (鑌钢).
- This blade is forged from superior steel (鑌铁打造).
Collocations
- Fine steel(鑌铁)
- Steel knife(鑌刀)
- Steel sword(鑌剑)
- Steel weapon(鑌兵器)
- Wrought steel(鑌钢)
Idioms
- Fine steel and a hundred refinements(鑌铁百炼)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically associated with high-quality steel imported from regions like Persia and India along the Silk Road.
- Used in the forging of prized weapons, especially swords and knives, during ancient and medieval China.
- The character reflects the advanced metallurgical knowledge and trade in pre-modern times.