镟 (xuàn) - To lathe & to turn on a lathe

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xuàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

镟 · xuàn

To lathe;

to turn on a lathe;

a rotary tool;

a whirligig;

also refers to a metal ring used to reinforce objects.

To latheto turn on a lathea rotary tool

Usage highlights

Lathe workTo lathe woodMetal turningDecorative whirligigReinforcing ringLathe tool

Synonyms

  • 车— to lathe (in the context of machining)
  • 旋— to revolve; to whirl (sharing the phonetic component)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He learned to lathe wood (镟木头).
  • The metal part was turned on a lathe (在车床上镟).
  • A decorative whirligig spun in the wind (风镟).
  • The wheel had a reinforcing metal ring (轮镟).

Collocations

  • Lathe work(镟工)
  • To lathe wood(镟木头)
  • Metal turning(镟金属)
  • Decorative whirligig(风镟)
  • Reinforcing ring(轮镟)
  • Lathe tool(镟刀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with metalworking and woodworking crafts.
  • The character contains the metal radical (钅), indicating its connection to metal tools and processes.

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