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March 24, 2026
銼cuò(cuo4)
The character 銼 (cuò) refers to a carpenter's file, a tool used for smoothing or shaping wood or other materials. It can also imply the action of filing something smooth, making it commonly used in carpentry and woodworking contexts.
Strokes15Radical釒Frequency#41471DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese craftsmanship, the use of tools like 銼 is crucial for creating intricate wooden furniture, reflecting the artistry and precision valued in Chinese woodworking.
Memory Tip
Imagine a carpenter named 'Cuò' who uses a special file to smooth out rough wood. The character 銼 resembles a tool being dragged across a surface, representing the action of filing.
Meanings of 銼
cuò(cuo4)
1carpenter's file; to file smooth
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a carpenter named 'Cuò' who uses a special file to smooth out rough wood. The character 銼 resembles a tool being dragged across a surface, representing the action of filing.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 銼 with similar-sounding words. This term is more technical and is often used in carpentry contexts, so it's less common in everyday conversation. Collocations include '銼刀' (file) and '銼平' (to file smooth).
HSK Study Tips
Although 銼 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to woodworking terms in HSK Level 4 and 5. Students should familiarize themselves with related tools and actions to build relevant vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese craftsmanship, the use of tools like 銼 is crucial for creating intricate wooden furniture, reflecting the artistry and precision valued in Chinese woodworking.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly pronounce 銼 as 'zhuó' instead of 'cuò.' Additionally, confusing 銼 with similar characters like 刷 (to brush) can lead to miscommunication about the tool's function.
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Cultural Notes for 銼
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In traditional Chinese craftsmanship, the use of tools like 銼 is crucial for creating intricate wooden furniture, reflecting the artistry and precision valued in Chinese woodworking.
Word Family of 銼
Words Containing This Character2
锉cuòrasp銼
锉刀file (metalworking and woodworking tool)銼刀
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Frequently Asked Questions about 銼
銼 specifically refers to a carpenter's file, while other tools may have different functions or shapes.
To use a 銼, hold it at a consistent angle against the material and apply even pressure while moving it back and forth.
