鑯 (jiān) - Sharp point & awl
鑯 · jiān
Sharp point;
awl;
to pierce;
to stab;
ancient variant of 尖 meaning sharp.
Sharp pointawlto pierce
Usage highlights
Sharp pointIron awlPiercing toolSharp weaponTo stab through
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The awl is used for piercing holes (鑯子).
- This tool has a very sharp point (鑯利的工具).
- He used an iron spike to pierce through (用鐵鑯刺穿).
Collocations
- Sharp point(鑯利)
- Iron awl(鐵鑯)
- Piercing tool(鑯子)
- Sharp weapon(鑯兵)
- To stab through(鑯穿)
Cultural background
FAQ- This character appears in classical texts but is extremely rare in modern usage.
- It was historically used for sharp tools and weapons, particularly awls and spikes.
- Considered an ancient variant of the more common character 尖 (jiān) meaning sharp.