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锛bēnadzev, 13 strokes, radical 钅, rank #88588, Very Hard
锛bēnadzunknown, 13 strokes, radical 钅, rank #88588, Very Hard
bēn(ben1)ben T1
  1. 1adze
  2. 2adz
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March 24, 2026

锛(錛)bēn(ben1)

The character 锛 (bēn) refers to a specific type of hand tool known as an adze, which is used for shaping wood, especially in traditional carpentry. It is commonly found in cultural and historical contexts related to woodworking and craftsmanship, particularly in rural and traditional settings in China.

Strokes13Radical钅Frequency#88588DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, traditional woodworking and the use of tools like the adze are integral to craftsmanship and artistic expression, often seen in the making of furniture and architectural elements.

Memory tip

Imagine a woodworker using an adze to shape a piece of wood into a beautiful sculpture. The character 锛 looks like a tool with a sharp edge, and the 'b' sound in 'bēn' can remind you of the 'b' in 'blade' – both are essential for cutting and shaping.

Meanings of 锛

bēn(ben1)
1adze
2adz
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About 锛

锛Simplified
錛Traditional
13Strokes
钅Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Be mindful that 锛 is a more specialized term and may not be used in everyday conversation. It's often found in discussions about tools, carpentry, or traditional crafts. Ensure to use the correct pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

Though 锛 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding this word can enhance your knowledge of tools and craftsmanship-related terms. Focus on the radical components of the character to better grasp related vocabulary in woodworking.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 锛 with similar tools or terms. For instance, using 锯 (jù, saw) instead of 锛 (bēn) when referring to shaping wood is incorrect; remember that 锛 is specifically for shaping.

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Etymology of 锛

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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metal

Semantic (meaning)钅
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Phonetic (sound)奔
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Origin

锛 = 钅 + 奔. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 锛

IDS Structure⿰钅奔
锛Full character
=
钅jin1
left
奔ben1
right
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Parts

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How to say adze in Chinese

“adze” in Chinese is锛bēn

The character 锛 (bēn) refers to a specific type of hand tool known as an adze, which is used for shaping wood, especially in traditional carpentry. It is commonly found in cultural and historical contexts related to woodworking and craftsmanship, particularly in rural and traditional settings in China.

When to use 锛

Be mindful that 锛 is a more specialized term and may not be used in everyday conversation. It's often found in discussions about tools, carpentry, or traditional crafts. Ensure to use the correct pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can lead to confusion.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 锛 with similar tools or terms. For instance, using 锯 (jù, saw) instead of 锛 (bēn) when referring to shaping wood is incorrect; remember that 锛 is specifically for shaping.

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Word Family of 锛

Words containing this character1
锛bēnadz錛

Frequently asked questions about 锛

锛 specifically refers to an adze, which is used for shaping wood, whereas tools like 锯 (jù, saw) are used for cutting.

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