釿
1. Same as "斤", meaning axe.
2. An ancient unit of weight for metals and also a currency name. In the states of Eastern China during the Warring States period, "釿" was commonly used as a unit. It was abolished when Qin unified the measurement system.
1. Same as "斤", meaning axe: "Skilled craftsmen are adept at using the 釿."
2. An ancient unit of weight for metals and also a currency name. In the states of Eastern China during the Warring States period, "釿" was commonly used as a unit. It was abolished when Qin unified the measurement system.
Verb: To chop. In the "Shuowen Jiezi" (S Chinese characters and explanations), it states: "釿, meaning to cut off." In the annotations by Duan Yucai from the Qing Dynasty: "It refers to using an axe or similar tools to cleave metals like gold and iron."
Noun: See the entry for "釿锷".
Verb: To chop. In the "Shuowen Jiezi" (S Chinese characters and explanations), it states: "釿, meaning to cut off." In the annotations by Duan Yucai from the Qing Dynasty: "It refers to using an axe or similar tools to cleave metals like gold and iron."
Noun: See the entry for "釿锷".