carpenter's marking line; inked string
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
the inked string on a carpenter's ink pot (mòdǒu), used for marking straight lines on lumber
technicalA traditional tool in woodworking; the string is coated with ink and snapped against the wood to leave a straight mark.
Lǎo老
mù木
jiàng匠
ná拿
qǐ起
mò墨
dǒu斗
，
lā拉
chū出
mò墨
xiàn线
zhǔn准
bèi备
huà画
xiàn线
。
The old carpenter picked up the ink pot, pulled out the inked string, and prepared to mark a line.
Zhè这
gēn根
mò墨
xiàn线
yǐ已
jīng经
yòng用
hěn很
jiǔ久
le了
，
dàn但
yī依
rán然
hěn很
zhí直
。
This marking string has been used for a long time, but it is still very straight.
noun
a straight line made by snapping an inked string; a reference line marked in ink
technicalRefers to the actual line left on the material, serving as a guide for cutting or shaping.
Yán沿
zhe着
mò墨
xiàn线
jù锯
，
cái才
néng能
bǎo保
zhèng证
mù木
bǎn板
bǐ笔
zhí直
。
Saw along the inked line to ensure the plank is straight.
Zhè这
kuài块
mù木
liào料
shàng上
de的
mò墨
xiàn线
fēi非
cháng常
qīng清
xī晰
。
The inked line on this piece of lumber is very clear.
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Gǔ古
dài代
de的
gōng工
jiàng匠
dōu都
kào靠
mò墨
xiàn线
lái来
bǎo保
zhèng证
jiàn建
zhù筑
de的
fāng方
zhèng正
。
Ancient craftsmen relied on inked lines to ensure the squareness of buildings.