铸 (zhù) - To cast (metal) & to found

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zhù ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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铸 · zhù

To cast (metal);

to found;

to coin (money);

to create or mold something substantial.

To cast (metal)to foundto coin (money)

Usage highlights

Cast steelMint coinsCast a bellCasting moldCasting processFoundry

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 毁— to destroy (antonym to the 'create/mold' sense)
  • 熔— to melt (process before casting, but conceptually opposite in some contexts)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The factory casts steel parts (铸钢).
  • They minted coins in ancient times (铸币).
  • This experience forged his character (铸就了他的性格).
  • The bell was cast from bronze (铸钟).

Collocations

  • Cast steel(铸钢)
  • Mint coins(铸币)
  • Cast a bell(铸钟)
  • Casting mold(铸模)
  • Casting process(铸造)
  • Foundry(铸造厂)

Idioms

  • To cast a great achievement(铸成大错)
  • To forge iron into an army(铸甲销戈)
  • To coin money and melt down metal(铸山煮海)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with bronze casting in ancient China, a key technological and artistic achievement.
  • Metaphorically used for the formation of character, destiny, or significant outcomes.
  • Linked to the development of currency and metalworking, fundamental to economy and warfare.

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