鑚 (zuàn) - Drill, bore & penetrate

鑚Tone 4

zuàn ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

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鑚 · zuàn

Drill, bore;

penetrate;

diamond;

industrious, diligent;

to study intensively

Drill, borepenetratediamond

Usage highlights

DiamondDrill bitResearch intensivelyBore throughDiligent studyDiamond ring

Synonyms

  • 钻— Simplified form of 鑚 with same meaning
  • 研— research, study
  • 掘— dig, excavate

Antonyms

  • 浅— shallow, superficial
  • 懒— lazy, idle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He used a drill to make a hole (用鑚打孔).
  • This is a diamond ring (鑚石戒指).
  • She studies diligently for exams (努力鑚研考试).
  • The team is researching new technology (鑚研新技术).

Collocations

  • Diamond(鑚石)
  • Drill bit(鑚头)
  • Research intensively(鑚研)
  • Bore through(鑚透)
  • Diligent study(鑚习)
  • Diamond ring(鑚戒)

Idioms

  • Diligent study and thorough inquiry(鑚坚研微)
  • Bore a hole to steal light(鑚穴偷光)
  • Seek profit through every opening(鑚营牟利)
  • Study the classics assiduously(鑚故纸堆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted drilling tools, later extended to diamonds due to their hardness and ability to cut through materials.
  • The character embodies values of diligence and perseverance in Chinese culture, as seen in idioms about studying hard.
  • In modern usage, often associated with luxury and value through its connection to diamonds.

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