铸

鑄

zhù

寿 + 钅

Definitions

zhù (verb) to cast; forge (metals)

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 寿 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鑄.

Semantic: 钅 Phonetic: 寿

About

铸, the simplified form of 鑄, is a phono-semantic compound. The semantic component 钅 (金 in traditional) means metal, tying the character to metallurgy, while 寿 (壽) indicates the pronunciation. Its primary meaning is casting metal, pouring molten metal into molds to make tools, weapons, or machinery. The character can also refer to minting coins and, figuratively, to forging unyielding relationships or abstract concepts.

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Bronze Mid Warring States (~300 BC)

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Bronze Late Warring States (~250 BC)

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Clerical Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

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Example Sentences Hide

这个工厂铸造金属零件。

Zhège gōngchǎng zhùzào jīnshǔ língjiàn.

This factory casts metal parts.

他们用青铜铸了一座雕像。

Tāmen yòng qīngtóng zhùle yī zuò diāoxiàng.

They cast a statue with bronze.

铸钢的过程非常复杂。

Zhù gāng de guòchéng fēicháng fùzá.

The process of casting steel is very complex.

这些铸件需要经过严格检验。

Zhèxiē zhùjiàn xūyào jīngguò yángé jiǎnyàn.

These castings need to undergo strict inspection.

他的成功铸就了公司的辉煌。

Tā de chénggōng zhùjiùle gōngsī de huīhuáng.

His success forged the company's glory.

历史经验铸成了我们民族的性格。

Lìshǐ jīngyàn zhùchéngle wǒmen mínzú de xìnggé.

Historical experiences have shaped our national character.

通过不断努力，他们铸就了坚实的合作关系。

Tōngguò bùduàn nǔlì, tāmen zhùjiùle jiānshí de hézuò guānxì.

Through continuous effort, they built a solid cooperative relationship.

这项技术革新铸定了行业未来的发展基础。

Zhè xiàng jìshù géxīn zhù dìngle hángyè wèilái de fāzhǎn jīchǔ.

This technological innovation laid the foundation for the industry's future development.

Related Characters

Component: 寿

Component: 钅

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