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銑 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
銑xǐmillx, 14 strokes, radical 釒
xǐ(xi3) T3
  1. 1mill
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March 24, 2026

銑xǐ(xi3)

The character 銑 (xǐ) refers to a type of milling process, specifically the action of grinding or machine processing metals or grains. It is commonly used in industrial contexts, especially in metallurgy and manufacturing, to describe the refinement of materials into usable forms.

Strokes14Radical釒
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese metalworking, the milling process was crucial for producing high-quality tools and weapons, reflecting the advanced metallurgy of ancient China. This character connects to the rich history of Chinese craftsmanship and innovation in metal processing.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant millstone grinding away, turning raw metal into shiny coins. The character 銑 has metal (金) as a component, reminding you that it relates to processing metals. Picture the sound of the mill ('xǐ') as the grinding noise echoes in a factory.

Meanings of 銑

xǐ(xi3)
1mill
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About 銑

銑Simplified
14Strokes
釒Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 銑

Usage Notes

This word is more frequently used in technical or industrial contexts rather than everyday conversation. Be careful with the pronunciation; the tone is important as mixing it with similar-sounding words can lead to confusion. Common collocations include 銑刀 (milling cutter) and 銑床 (milling machine).

HSK Study Tips

Although 銑 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enrich your knowledge of specialized terms related to manufacturing and technology. Focus on its components and relationship with other characters related to metal (金) and processing.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 銑 with similar-sounding words. For example, saying 'xì' instead of 'xǐ' changes the meaning entirely. Always practice the correct tone to avoid misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 銑

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

metal

Semantic (meaning)釒
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Phonetic (sound)先
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Case file: 銑

  1. 1The meaning half釒 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half先 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymetal
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 銑?

Decomposition of 銑

IDS Structure⿰釒先
銑Full Character
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釒jin1
left
先xian1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 銑?

How to say mill in Chinese

“mill” in Chinese is銑xǐ

The character 銑 (xǐ) refers to a type of milling process, specifically the action of grinding or machine processing metals or grains. It is commonly used in industrial contexts, especially in metallurgy and manufacturing, to describe the refinement of materials into usable forms.

When to use 銑

This word is more frequently used in technical or industrial contexts rather than everyday conversation. Be careful with the pronunciation; the tone is important as mixing it with similar-sounding words can lead to confusion. Common collocations include 銑刀 (milling cutter) and 銑床 (milling machine).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 銑 with similar-sounding words. For example, saying 'xì' instead of 'xǐ' changes the meaning entirely. Always practice the correct tone to avoid misunderstandings.

Write 銑

銑

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Word Family of 銑

Words Containing This Character4
铣xǐto mill (machining)銑
铣床milling machine銑床
铣工milling (machining)銑工
铣铁cast iron銑鐵
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Compound Meaning

What does 铣 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 銑

It primarily means 'to mill' or 'to grind,' and is more specialized for industrial contexts.

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