jù

钜

Character · NounTraditional鉅

hard iron; hook

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Meanings

2 senses · 2 examples
1.

noun

hard iron

archaic

An archaic term found in classical texts, referring to a specific type of iron known for its hardness.

Gǔ古
jí籍
zhōng中
jì记
zǎi载
yǐ以
jù钜
zhù铸
jiàn剑
 。

Ancient texts record using hard iron to cast swords.

2.

noun

hook

archaic

An ancient term for a hook or grappling tool.

Yú渔
fū夫
yòng用
jù钜
chuí垂
diào钓
 。

The fisherman used a hook for angling.