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铸造 (zhùzào) vs 锻造 (duànzào) — use 铸造 for casting molten metal, while 锻造 refers to forging solid metal by shaping it under compressive forces.
Be careful not to confuse 铸造 with other verbs related to making or creating. This term is more technical and specific to metalworking, so avoid using it in casual contexts. Common collocations include 铸造工艺 (casting technology) and 铸造厂 (foundry).
As an HSK 6 word, 铸造 connects with other technical vocabulary related to manufacturing processes. Students should focus on understanding its application in contexts like engineering and production, which will enhance their technical language proficiency.
Learners often confuse 铸造 with 造 (zao4) alone, which means 'to make' without the metal context. For example, saying '我铸造一个桌子' (I cast a table) is incorrect; the correct term for making furniture would be 制作 (zhi4 zuo4).
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How to say to cast (pour metal into a mold) in Chinese
“to cast (pour metal into a mold)” in Chinese is铸造
铸造 (zhu4 zao4) refers to the process of pouring molten metal into a mold to create various objects and shapes. It is commonly used in industrial contexts, particularly in manufacturing and metalworking, to produce parts for machinery, tools, and art. Understanding this term is essential for discussions related to engineering and craftsmanship.
When to use 铸造
Be careful not to confuse 铸造 with other verbs related to making or creating. This term is more technical and specific to metalworking, so avoid using it in casual contexts. Common collocations include 铸造工艺 (casting technology) and 铸造厂 (foundry).
铸造 or something close to it
铸造 (zhùzào) vs 锻造 (duànzào) — use 铸造 for casting molten metal, while 锻造 refers to forging solid metal by shaping it under compressive forces.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 铸造 with 造 (zao4) alone, which means 'to make' without the metal context. For example, saying '我铸造一个桌子' (I cast a table) is incorrect; the correct term for making furniture would be 制作 (zhi4 zuo4).
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Grammar Patterns of 铸造
铸造 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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You can say, '我们在工厂里进行铸造工作' which means 'We are performing casting work in the factory.'
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