鑱 (chán) - Chisel — a sharp-pointed tool for carving or & to pierce

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chán ｜ 25 strokes ｜ radical:

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鑱 · chán

Chisel — a sharp-pointed tool for carving or cutting hard materials;

to pierce;

to stab;

also refers to a long, slender needle used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Chisel — a sharp-pointed tool for carving orto pierceto stab

Usage highlights

Chisel toolAcupuncture needleStone chiselIron chiselChisel pointTo chisel carve

Synonyms

  • 鑿— chisel, to chisel
  • 錐— awl, drill
  • 針— needle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sculptor used a chisel (鑿鑱) to carve the stone.
  • In acupuncture, a long needle is called a chán needle (鑱針).
  • He chiseled the wood with precision (用鑱子雕刻).
  • The ancient tool was a bronze chisel (青銅鑱).

Collocations

  • Chisel tool(鑿鑱)
  • Acupuncture needle(鑱針)
  • Stone chisel(石鑱)
  • Iron chisel(鐵鑱)
  • Chisel point(鑱尖)
  • To chisel carve(鑱刻)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used as a carving and sculpting tool in traditional craftsmanship.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, refers to a specific type of long, slender acupuncture needle.
  • The character appears in some classical texts describing tools and medical instruments.

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