鑽 (zuān) - To drill, bore, or penetrate & to study intensively

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zuān ｜ 27 strokes ｜ radical:

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鑽 · zuān

To drill, bore, or penetrate;

to study intensively;

to get into;

diamond, jewel, gem.

To drill, bore, or penetrateto study intensivelyto get into

Usage highlights

Drill a holeStudy intensivelyDiamond ringElectric drillDrilling platformGet into a relationship

Synonyms

  • 研— to grind, study
  • 穿— to pierce, penetrate

Antonyms

  • 填— to fill
  • 塞— to block, plug

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He drilled a hole in the wall (在墙上钻了个洞).
  • She is intensively studying ancient texts (钻研古籍).
  • This machine is used for drilling (这台机器是用来钻孔的).
  • A diamond is a precious stone (钻石是一种宝石).

Collocations

  • Drill a hole(钻孔)
  • Study intensively(钻研)
  • Diamond ring(钻戒)
  • Electric drill(电钻)
  • Drilling platform(钻井平台)
  • Get into a relationship(钻营)

Idioms

  • Drill fire to get fire(钻火得火)
  • Drill a hole and peep(钻穴逾墙)
  • Drill ice to seek fire(钻冰求酥)
  • Drill the bull's horn(钻牛角尖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with manual labor and craftsmanship, particularly in woodworking and mining.
  • In modern contexts, strongly associated with diamonds and jewelry, symbolizing value and permanence.
  • The character appears in idioms describing persistent study or stubborn, narrow-minded focus.

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