鑗 (lí) - Li — refers to a metal file or & to file or polish metal

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lí ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

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鑗 · lí

Li — refers to a metal file or rasp;

to file or polish metal;

to sharpen;

to refine;

also refers to a type of chisel.

Li — refers to a metal file orto file or polish metalto sharpen

Usage highlights

Metal fileFile metalIron filePolishing fileSharpening fileFile tool

Synonyms

  • 锉— file (tool)
  • 磨— to grind or polish

Antonyms

  • 钝— blunt or dull

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He used a metal file to smooth the surface (用鑗打磨金属).
  • The craftsman filed the iron piece (工匠鑗铁片).
  • This tool is used for polishing metal (这个工具用来鑗金属).
  • Sharpening blades requires precision (鑗刀刃需要精度).

Collocations

  • Metal file(金属鑗)
  • File metal(鑗金属)
  • Iron file(铁鑗)
  • Polishing file(打磨鑗)
  • Sharpening file(鑗刀)
  • File tool(鑗具)

Idioms

  • To file and polish meticulously(精雕细鑗)
  • To refine through repeated effort(千锤百鑗)
  • To sharpen to perfection(鑗砺以须)

Cultural background

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  • Historically associated with metalworking and craftsmanship in traditional Chinese industries.
  • The character embodies the values of precision, refinement, and diligent work in artisanal contexts.

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