锥

錐

zhuī

钅 + 隹

Frequency#3064

Definitions

zhuī cone; awl; to bore

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 隹 represents the sound. Simplified form of 錐.

Semantic: 钅 Phonetic: 隹

About

The character "锥" originates from the traditional form "錐", constructed from the semantic element "金" representing metal and the phonetic element "隹". This composition initially referred to a metal piercing tool like an awl. Subsequent usage extended the term to describe conical objects and the act of drilling, while the phonetic component continued to guide its pronunciation.

Etymology Hide

Bronze Early Spring and Autumn (~700 BC)

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)

Traditional Modern

Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

这个锥子很锋利。

Zhè ge zhuī zi hěn fēnglì.

This awl is very sharp.

圆锥形的屋顶很好看。

Yuánzhuī xíng de wūdǐng hěn hǎokàn.

The conical roof is very beautiful.

冰锥从屋檐下垂下。

Bīngzhuī cóng wūyán xià chuí xià.

Icicles hang down from the eaves.

几何课上我们学习了锥体。

Jǐhé kè shàng wǒmen xuéxí le zhuītǐ.

In geometry class, we learned about cones.

他的话语像锥子一样刺心。

Tā de huàyǔ xiàng zhuīzi yīyàng cì xīn.

His words are like an awl piercing the heart.

医生使用锥形器械进行手术。

Yīshēng shǐyòng zhuīxíng qìxiè jìnxíng shǒushù.

The doctor uses conical instruments for surgery.

在严寒的冬天，冰锥形成了美丽的景观。

Zài yánhán de dōngtiān, bīngzhuī xíngchéng le měilì de jǐngguān.

In the severe winter, icicles form a beautiful landscape.

由于地壳运动，这座山呈现出独特的锥形结构，吸引了许多地质学家前来研究。

Yóuyú dìqiào yùndòng, zhè zuò shān chéngxiàn chū dútè de zhuīxíng jiégòu, xīyǐn le xǔduō dìzhìxuéjiā qiánlái yánjiū.

Due to crustal movement, this mountain presents a unique conical structure, attracting many geologists to study it.

Related Characters

Component: 钅

Component: 隹

锥