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劂 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
劂juéchisel; to engravex, 14 strokes, radical 刂
劂juéengraveunknown, 14 strokes, radical 刂
jué(jue2) T2
  1. 1chisel; to engrave
  2. 2engrave
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March 24, 2026

劂jué(jue2)

The character 劂 (jué) refers to a chisel or the act of engraving. It is commonly used in contexts related to woodworking, sculpture, and other crafts where chiseling or carving is involved. This character emphasizes the action of shaping or detailing materials through cutting or engraving.

Strokes14Radical刂
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese art, chiseling is a revered skill, especially in stone and wood carving, which are essential in cultural artifacts and architecture. The character 劂 embodies the artisan's precision and dedication.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sculptor using a chisel (劂) to carve a beautiful statue. The radical '力' (strength) suggests the effort needed to wield the chisel effectively, while the upper part resembles a tool for engraving. Remember 'jué' as the sound of a chisel striking stone, creating art.

Meanings of 劂

jué(jue2)
1chisel; to engrave
2engrave
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About 劂

劂Simplified
14Strokes
刂Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 劂 with similar characters like 切 (qiē), which means 'to cut.' 劂 is more specific to chiseling and engraving. It is used more in formal contexts relating to craftsmanship, so be mindful of your audience when using it.

HSK Study Tips

While 劂 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other characters related to tools and actions, such as 刀 (dāo, knife) and 工 (gōng, work). Focus on the practical applications of these characters in artistic or craft-related contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 劂 with the character 切 (qiē) and use it incorrectly in contexts not related to chiseling. For example, using 劂 to simply mean 'cut' instead of its specific meaning can lead to misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 劂

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

knife

Semantic (meaning)刂
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Phonetic (sound)厥
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Case file: 劂

  1. 1The meaning half刂 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half厥 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayknife
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 劂?

Decomposition of 劂

IDS Structure⿰厥刂
劂Full Character
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厥jue2
left
刂dao1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 劂?

How to say chisel; to engrave in Chinese

“chisel; to engrave” in Chinese is劂jué

The character 劂 (jué) refers to a chisel or the act of engraving. It is commonly used in contexts related to woodworking, sculpture, and other crafts where chiseling or carving is involved. This character emphasizes the action of shaping or detailing materials through cutting or engraving.

When to use 劂

Learners often confuse 劂 with similar characters like 切 (qiē), which means 'to cut.' 劂 is more specific to chiseling and engraving. It is used more in formal contexts relating to craftsmanship, so be mindful of your audience when using it.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 劂 with the character 切 (qiē) and use it incorrectly in contexts not related to chiseling. For example, using 劂 to simply mean 'cut' instead of its specific meaning can lead to misunderstandings.

Write 劂

劂

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Word Family of 劂

Words Containing This Character1
劂juéchisel
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Compound Meaning

What does 劂 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 劂

劂 specifically refers to chiseling or engraving, while 切 is a broader term for cutting.

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