铰 (jiǎo) - Hinge & to cut with scissors

铰Tone 3

jiǎo ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

铰 · jiǎo

Hinge;

to cut with scissors;

scissors.

Hingeto cut with scissorsscissors.

Usage highlights

HingeScissorsTo cut with scissorsPivot jointHinge pointScissor mechanism

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The door hinge is broken (门铰坏了).
  • She cut the fabric with scissors (用铰剪剪布).
  • This is a scissor hinge (铰链).

Collocations

  • Hinge(铰链)
  • Scissors(铰剪)
  • To cut with scissors(铰断)
  • Pivot joint(铰接)
  • Hinge point(铰点)
  • Scissor mechanism(铰式机构)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 铰 is associated with metalworking and tools, reflecting its radical 钅(metal).
  • In traditional craftsmanship, hinges and scissors were essential tools, and 铰 denotes the pivotal action they perform.

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