铣 (xǐ) - To mill (metalworking) & a milling machine

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铣 · xǐ

To mill (metalworking);

a milling machine;

in ancient usage, refers to a type of metal with a fine, bright luster.

To mill (metalworking)a milling machinein ancient usage, refers to a type of

Usage highlights

Milling machineMilling cutterMilling processCNC millingMilling operatorEnd milling

Synonyms

  • 磨— to grind, polish
  • 削— to pare, cut

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The machinist is milling a part (铣零件).
  • This is a CNC milling machine (数控铣床).
  • The surface was finished by milling (铣削加工).
  • He operates a milling machine (铣工).

Collocations

  • Milling machine(铣床)
  • Milling cutter(铣刀)
  • Milling process(铣削)
  • CNC milling(数控铣)
  • Milling operator(铣工)
  • End milling(端铣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 铣 combines the 'metal' radical (钅) with the phonetic component 先, reflecting its primary association with metalworking.
  • Historically, 铣 also referred to a type of fine, lustrous metal, though this usage is now rare and largely obsolete.

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