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March 24, 2026
鑄zhù(zhu4)
The character 鑄 (zhù) means 'to melt or cast metal,' commonly used in the context of metallurgy or manufacturing. It can also refer to 'minting' or 'coining' money, indicating the process of producing currency. This word is often used in technical contexts and in discussions about industry or craftsmanship.
Strokes22Radical釒Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
鑄 is significant in Chinese history, especially regarding ancient coinage methods. The process of minting coins was a crucial aspect of trade and economy in historical China, reflecting the importance of craftsmanship and industry.
Memory Tip
Imagine a blacksmith (the radical 钅 for metal) melting down metal in a forge. The strong sound 'zhù' can be remembered as the sound of metal being poured into a mold – 'zhù' sounds like 'swoosh' as the liquid metal flows.
Meanings of 鑄
zhù(zhu4)
1to melt, to cast; to mint, to coin
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鑄Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a blacksmith (the radical 钅 for metal) melting down metal in a forge. The strong sound 'zhù' can be remembered as the sound of metal being poured into a mold – 'zhù' sounds like 'swoosh' as the liquid metal flows.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 鑄 with similar-sounding characters that relate to different concepts. This word is more formal and technical, often found in discussions about manufacturing rather than in casual conversation. Common collocations include 鑄造 (to cast) and 鑄幣 (to mint coins).
HSK Study Tips
Though 鑄 is not currently on the HSK list, students should focus on understanding its connection to related words like 鋼 (steel) and 銅 (copper), which are also related to metal and manufacturing. Recognizing characters with the metal radical can aid in understanding various technical vocabulary.
Cultural Note
鑄 is significant in Chinese history, especially regarding ancient coinage methods. The process of minting coins was a crucial aspect of trade and economy in historical China, reflecting the importance of craftsmanship and industry.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 鑄 with the character 鋳 (to mold), leading to incorrect usage in context. For example, saying '我想鑄一個模型' (I want to cast a model) should correctly use 鋳 instead of 鑄.
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Cultural Notes for 鑄
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鑄 is significant in Chinese history, especially regarding ancient coinage methods. The process of minting coins was a crucial aspect of trade and economy in historical China, reflecting the importance of craftsmanship and industry.
Word Family of 鑄
Words Containing This Character13
铸zhùto cast or found metals鑄
铸造zhùzàoto cast (pour metal into a mold)鑄造
铸成to cast in metal鑄成
铸件casting鑄件
铸铁pig iron鑄鐵
铸币coin鑄幣
浇铸to mold澆鑄
连铸continuous casting (metallurgy)連鑄
铸工foundry work鑄工
铸成大错to make a serious mistake (idiom)鑄成大錯
铸铜bronze casting鑄銅
冶铸to smelt and cast冶鑄
冀朝铸Ji Chaozhu (1929-), Chinese diplomat冀朝鑄
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Frequently Asked Questions about 鑄
You can say '我們正在鑄造新產品' (We are casting new products) to indicate industrial activity.
No, 鑄 is more commonly used in technical or formal contexts related to metalworking.
Synonyms include 鑄造 (to cast) and 鋳 (to mold), which may be used interchangeably depending on the context.
