斧子

fǔ zi

HSK 7–9

Meaning

axe
hatchet

Definition

一种用于砍削的工具，通常由金属斧头和木柄组成。

A tool used for chopping, typically consisting of a metal blade and a wooden handle.

Usage

常指用来砍木头或作为武器的工具，口语中常用，也可用于比喻。

Often refers to a tool for chopping wood or as a weapon, commonly used in spoken language, and can also be used metaphorically.

Examples

1 他用斧子劈柴火。 (He used an axe to chop firewood.)
2 那把斧子很锋利，要小心使用。 (That axe is very sharp, be careful when using it.)
3 在古代，斧子是一种重要的兵器。 (In ancient times, the axe was an important weapon.)
4 他提出的方案像一斧子砍断了难题。 (His proposed solution cut through the problem like an axe.)
5 买了一把新斧子用来修理树桩。 (Bought a new axe to trim the tree stump.)
6 斧子的木头手柄需要定期保养。 (The wooden handle of the axe needs regular maintenance.)

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