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March 24, 2026
斧子()fǔzi(fu3zi5)
斧子 (fǔzi) refers to an axe or hatchet, a tool primarily used for chopping wood or splitting logs. It is commonly used in both rural and urban contexts, especially in discussions about construction, camping, or woodworking.
Frequency#11599DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the axe symbolizes strength and hard work, often depicted in folklore and stories about woodcutters. It can also represent the importance of craftsmanship in rural life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a sturdy axe (斧) swinging down to chop wood, with the '子' resembling a small child helping. The '斧' looks like a slanted tool, reminding you of the angle of an axe blade, while 'zi' sounds like 'zi', a term for child, suggesting a playful helper in your wood-chopping adventure.
Meanings of 斧子
fǔzi(fu3zi5)
1axe
2hatchet
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About 斧子
斧子Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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把Measure Word
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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锯子 (jùzi) - use 斧子 for chopping and splitting, while 锯子 is specifically for sawing.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a sturdy axe (斧) swinging down to chop wood, with the '子' resembling a small child helping. The '斧' looks like a slanted tool, reminding you of the angle of an axe blade, while 'zi' sounds like 'zi', a term for child, suggesting a playful helper in your wood-chopping adventure.
Usage Notes
Be careful when using 斧子 in conversation; it's more common in informal contexts. A common mistake is confusing it with other cutting tools like 刀 (dāo) for knife. Remember to use the correct tone: 'fǔ' with a falling tone and 'zi' with a neutral tone.
HSK Study Tips
Although 斧子 is not an HSK word, it connects well with other tools vocabulary. Focus on the radicals: 斧 has the 'axe' radical, which may help you recognize similar tools in your studies.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the axe symbolizes strength and hard work, often depicted in folklore and stories about woodcutters. It can also represent the importance of craftsmanship in rural life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 斧 (fǔ) alone, omitting '子' which indicates the noun form. For example, saying '我有斧' instead of '我有斧子' (I have an axe) is incorrect.
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Cultural Notes for 斧子
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In traditional Chinese culture, the axe symbolizes strength and hard work, often depicted in folklore and stories about woodcutters. It can also represent the importance of craftsmanship in rural life.
Frequently Asked Questions about 斧子
斧子 is specifically an axe used for chopping wood, while 刀 refers to a knife used for cutting food or other materials.
Yes, 斧子 is used in contexts like camping or woodworking, but it might be less common in urban areas.
斧子 is pronounced as 'fǔ zi', with the first syllable having a falling tone and the second syllable being neutral.
