róu
煣
bend wood by heat; torch wood
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to bend wood by heating it over fire
archaicAn archaic woodworking technique described in classical texts such as the Xunzi. The character is rarely used in modern Mandarin except in historical or technical contexts.
Mù木
zhí直
zhòng中
shéng绳
，
róu煣
yǐ以
wéi为
lún轮
，
qí其
qū曲
zhòng中
guī规
。
Wood straight as a plumb line can be bent by heat to make a wheel, and its curvature will conform to the compass.
Gǔ古
rén人
róu煣
mù木
wéi为
lěi耒
，
yǐ以
jiào教
tiān天
xià下
。
The ancients bent wood to make plows, teaching this skill to all under heaven.
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Cǐ此
mù木
xìng性
róu柔
rèn韧
，
kě可
róu煣
wéi为
gōng弓
。
This wood is flexible and tough, and can be bent by heat to make a bow.