铆 (mǎo) - To rivet & to fasten with rivets

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铆 · mǎo

To rivet;

to fasten with rivets;

to concentrate one's efforts;

to make a firm commitment.

To rivetto fasten with rivetsto concentrate one's efforts

Usage highlights

RivetingRivetRivet gunRiveting workTo exert full strengthRiveted joint

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 拆— to dismantle, to take apart
  • 松开— to loosen, to release
  • 分离— to separate, to disengage

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The workers riveted the steel beams together (铆接).
  • He was fully focused on his work (铆足了劲).
  • The two metal plates are riveted (用铆钉铆在一起).
  • She riveted her attention on the speaker (全神贯注).

Collocations

  • Riveting(铆接)
  • Rivet(铆钉)
  • Rivet gun(铆枪)
  • Riveting work(铆工)
  • To exert full strength(铆足劲)
  • Riveted joint(铆接点)

Idioms

  • To go all out(铆足了劲)
  • Riveted connection(铆接固定)
  • Rivet one's eyes on(眼睛铆在...上)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from metalworking and mechanical engineering, representing strong, permanent fastening.
  • In modern usage, extended metaphorically to mean concentrating effort or making a firm commitment.
  • Commonly used in industrial contexts and colloquial expressions about determination.

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