Definitions
(verb)
to smelt; to cast
(adjective)
seductive
Etymology
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The character "冶" derives from an early association with metalworking, specifically the smelting and melting of metals, a concept embedded in its compositional elements of "冫" and "台". While the "冫" component typically signifies ice or cold, within this character it evokes the transformative state of liquefaction under heat, and "台" primarily functions as a phonetic indicator. Its core meaning of manipulating metal through heat gradually extended into metaphorical domains, such as the refining or molding of personal qualities and artistic endeavors. This semantic expansion later fostered additional layers of meaning, including connotations of alluring beauty or seductive charm, marking a transition from tangible industrial processes to abstract descriptive uses.
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冶金工业很重要。
工厂在冶炼钢铁。
冶金技术发展很快。
音乐可以陶冶情操。
这座冶炼厂产量很高。
现代冶金需要高科技。
她的打扮十分冶艳。
通过冶炼矿石，我们获得金属。