zhù

铸

Character · VerbTraditional鑄

cast; metal casting

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Meanings

2 senses · 7 examples
1.

verb

to cast (metal); to forge

formal

Most commonly used for metalworking casting processes, can also be used metaphorically.

Zhè这
jiā家
gōng工
chǎng厂
zhuān专
mén门
zhù铸
zào造
gōng工
yè业
líng零
jiàn件
 。

This factory specializes in casting industrial parts.

Zhè这
kǒu口
zhōng钟
shì是
tóng铜
zhù铸
de的
 。

This bronze bell was cast from copper.

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Zhè这
wèi位
gōng工
jiàng匠
zhù铸
zào造
le了
xǔ许
duō多
jīng精
měi美
de的
qīng青
tóng铜
qì器
 。

This craftsman cast many exquisite bronze wares.

Tā他
men们
zhèng正
zài在
zhù铸
zào造
yī一
zūn尊
jì纪
niàn念
diāo雕
xiàng像
 。

They are casting a commemorative statue.

Zhù铸
tiě铁
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
cháng常
yòng用
de的
zhù铸
zào造
cái材
liào料
 。

Cast iron is a common casting material.

2.

verb

to forge; to form (character/mind)

literary

Metaphorical extended usage, used in formal or literary contexts to describe shaping personal qualities.

Jiān艰
kǔ苦
de的
huán环
jìng境
zhù铸
jiù就
le了
tā他
jiān坚
qiáng强
de的
yì意
zhì志
 。

The harsh environment forged his strong will.

Zhè这
duàn段
jīng经
lì历
zhù铸
zào造
chéng成
le了
tā他
dú独
tè特
de的
yì艺
shù术
fēng风
gé格
 。

This experience forged his unique artistic style.