Chinese Character: 铸 (zhù - Cast)
1. Character Basics (汉字基本信息)
Radical: 钅 (Metal radical)
Stroke Count: 12
Character Decomposition: 钅 + 寿 (Metal + Longevity, symbolizing the long - lasting nature of cast objects)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: zhù (Fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
铸 means to cast (metal), forge, or create. It implies the process of shaping a material into a desired form. (铸的意思是铸造（金属）、锻造或创造，它表示将材料塑造成所需形状的过程。)
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 铸造 (zhù zào) - Casting (The process of making an object by pouring molten metal into a mold.)
- 铸就 (zhù jiù) - Forge, Achieve (To create or achieve something great.)
- 铸币 (zhù bì) - Coin - minting (The process of making coins.)
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
铸 is a verb. It can be used in the structure "铸 + object", for example, "铸造青铜器" (Cast bronze wares). (铸是一个动词，可用于“铸 + 宾语”的结构，例如“铸造青铜器”。)
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
Metal casting has a long history in Chinese culture, dating back to ancient times. Casting techniques were used to create important ritual vessels and weapons. (金属铸造在中国文化中有着悠久的历史，可追溯到古代。铸造技术被用于制作重要的礼器和武器。)
7. Example Sentence (例句)
古代工匠们用精湛的技艺铸造了许多精美的青铜器。(In ancient times, craftsmen used exquisite skills to cast many beautiful bronze wares.)
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
You can associate 铸 with the image of a blacksmith forging metal in a furnace. The 钅 radical indicates its relation to metal, and 寿 can be thought of as the long - lasting result of the casting process. (你可以将铸与铁匠在熔炉中锻造金属的画面联系起来。钅部首表明它与金属有关，而寿可以被看作是铸造过程产生的长久成果。)