凿子

鑿子

záozi

noun #26,522

Measure Word

一把凿子 bǎ

Meanings

1 chisel

Characters

to chisel / to bore / chisel (tool)

Examples

雕刻师用凿子雕刻木头。

Diāokèshī yòng záozi diāokè mùtou.

The sculptor used a chisel to carve the wood.

他拿起凿子和锤子开始工作。

Tā ná qǐ záozi hé chuízi kāishǐ gōngzuò.

He picked up the chisel and hammer and began working.

Tips

memory

凿 (záo) means to chisel or bore. Add 子 (the common noun suffix) and you get a chisel — the tool for chiseling.

Stroke Order

凿 záo

子 zǐ