锨 (xiān) - Shovel — a tool with a broad blade

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Shovel — a tool with a broad blade and typically a long handle, used for moving loose material such as earth, snow, or grain.

Shovel — a tool with a broad blade

Usage highlights

Iron shovelWooden shovelCoal shovelShovel handleShovel bladeShovel soil

Synonyms

  • 铲— shovel, spade (general term)
  • 铲子— shovel (common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He used an iron shovel (铁锨) to move the gravel.
  • The farmer cleared the snow with a wooden shovel (木锨).
  • A coal shovel (煤锨) is essential for the furnace.
  • Please pass me the shovel (锨) to dig this hole.

Collocations

  • Iron shovel(铁锨)
  • Wooden shovel(木锨)
  • Coal shovel(煤锨)
  • Shovel handle(锨把)
  • Shovel blade(锨头)
  • Shovel soil(锨土)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A common agricultural and construction tool with a long history in China.
  • Often associated with manual labor, farming, and earth-moving tasks.

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