镩 (cuān) - Chisel — a metalworking tool with a sharp & also refers to an ice pick.

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cuān ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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镩 · cuān

Chisel — a metalworking tool with a sharp point for cutting or shaping hard materials;

also refers to an ice pick.

Chisel — a metalworking tool with a sharpalso refers to an ice pick.

Usage highlights

chiselice pickcold chiselmetal chiselchisel handlechisel tip

Synonyms

  • 凿— chisel (more general term)
  • 錾— engraving chisel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He used a chisel (镩子) to carve the metal.
  • The worker broke the ice with an ice pick (冰镩).
  • This tool is called a cold chisel (冷镩).

Collocations

  • chisel(镩子)
  • ice pick(冰镩)
  • cold chisel(冷镩)
  • metal chisel(钢镩)
  • chisel handle(镩把)
  • chisel tip(镩尖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 镩 is primarily a technical term for specific metalworking and ice-breaking tools.
  • The character reflects traditional Chinese craftsmanship in metalworking.
  • It represents practical, specialized tools rather than abstract concepts.

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