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銎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
銎qiōngan axe's eyehole (for hanging it up)g, 14 strokes, radical 金
銎qiōngeye of an axeunknown, 14 strokes, radical 金
銎qióngan axe's eyehole (for hanging it up)g, 14 strokes, radical 金
銎qióngeye of an axeunknown, 14 strokes, radical 金
qióng(qiong2)
primary
 T2
  1. 1an axe's eyehole (for hanging it up)
  2. 2eye of an axe
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March 24, 2026

銎qióng(qiong2)

The character 銎 (qióng) refers to the eyehole of an axe, which is the part where the axe's handle is inserted. It is a specific term used in woodworking and metalworking contexts, often discussed when referring to the construction or design of tools. This term is quite niche and is primarily used by craftsmen or in specific trades related to tools and equipment.

Strokes14Radical金
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese craftsmanship, the design and construction of tools like axes are significant, reflecting the importance of skilled labor in Chinese history. The eyehole of an axe symbolizes not just functionality but also the craftsmanship involved in tool-making.

Memory Tip

Imagine an axe hanging on a wall by its eyehole, which is shaped somewhat like a circle. The character 銎 has the radical for metal (金) on the left, reminding you that it relates to tools made of metal. Picture a 'Q' (for qióng) as the handle of the axe, fitting snugly into the eyehole.

Meanings of 銎

qióng(qiong2)
primary
1an axe's eyehole (for hanging it up)
2eye of an axe
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About 銎

銎Simplified
14Strokes
金Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is quite technical and might not be used in everyday conversation. It's essential to use it in the right context, especially among those familiar with tools. Common collocations include 銎的深度 (depth of the eyehole) or 銎的形状 (shape of the eyehole).

HSK Study Tips

While 銎 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance your knowledge of specialized vocabulary related to tools. Focus on learning related terms like 工具 (gōngjù, tools) and 木工 (mùgōng, woodworking) to broaden your vocabulary in this area.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 銎 with other characters relating to tools, such as 鋸 (jù, saw) or 鉗 (qián, pliers). Make sure to remember that 銎 specifically refers to the eyehole of an axe and not the tool itself.

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Etymology of 銎

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

metal

Semantic (meaning)金
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Phonetic (sound)巩
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Case file: 銎

  1. 1The meaning half金 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half巩 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymetal
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 銎?

Decomposition of 銎

IDS Structure⿱巩金
銎Full Character
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巩gong3
top
金Jin1
bottom
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How to say an axe's eyehole (for hanging it up) in Chinese

“an axe's eyehole (for hanging it up)” in Chinese is銎qiōng

The character 銎 (qióng) refers to the eyehole of an axe, which is the part where the axe's handle is inserted. It is a specific term used in woodworking and metalworking contexts, often discussed when referring to the construction or design of tools. This term is quite niche and is primarily used by craftsmen or in specific trades related to tools and equipment.

When to use 銎

This term is quite technical and might not be used in everyday conversation. It's essential to use it in the right context, especially among those familiar with tools. Common collocations include 銎的深度 (depth of the eyehole) or 銎的形状 (shape of the eyehole).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 銎 with other characters relating to tools, such as 鋸 (jù, saw) or 鉗 (qián, pliers). Make sure to remember that 銎 specifically refers to the eyehole of an axe and not the tool itself.

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銎

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Word Family of 銎

Words Containing This Character1
銎qióngeye of an axe
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Compound Meaning

What does 銎 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 銎

The eyehole is crucial as it secures the handle to the axe head, ensuring safety and durability.

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