铄 (shuò) - To melt & to smelt

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shuò ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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铄 · shuò

To melt;

to smelt;

to fuse;

brilliant;

bright;

shining;

to wear away;

to weaken.

To meltto smeltto fuse

Usage highlights

Smelt metalWear away stoneShining virtueMelt and castWeaken the willBrilliant achievement

Synonyms

  • 熔— to melt; to fuse
  • 烁— to glitter; to sparkle
  • 冶— to smelt; metallurgy

Antonyms

  • 凝— to congeal; to solidify
  • 固— to harden; to strengthen

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The blacksmith smelted the metal (铄金).
  • Her intelligence shines brightly (英名日铄).
  • The constant friction wore away the surface (铄石流金).
  • His spirit was not diminished by hardship (精神不铄).

Collocations

  • Smelt metal(铄金)
  • Wear away stone(铄石)
  • Shining virtue(铄德)
  • Melt and cast(铄铸)
  • Weaken the will(铄志)
  • Brilliant achievement(铄绩)

Idioms

  • Intense heat that melts metal and stones(铄石流金)
  • To melt gold and sink jade(铄金沉玉)
  • To wear away the bones and melt the body(铄骨熔身)
  • Shining through the ages(震古铄今)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted the process of smelting metal, representing transformation through fire.
  • In classical texts, often used metaphorically for brilliance, fame, or virtue that shines brightly.
  • Also carries connotations of gradual erosion or weakening through persistent influence.

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