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Kanji Detail for 鐍 - "clasp, awl"

  • Meaning

    鐍 means "clasp, awl."

    1. Clasp - A ring-shaped fastener with a tongue for securing objects.

    2. Awl - A pointed tool for piercing.

  • Dictionary Citations

    The meaning above is based on the following sources:

    Unihan Unicode Han Database for CJK characters

    hasp of a lock

    XSZD Xuéshēng Zìdiǎn (學生字典) - Student's Dictionary

    A ring with a tongue. Used in ancient pendant ornaments. Like today's belt buckle. When the belt is tightened, the tongue is inserted into a hole in the belt to secure it. Also written as 觼. | 扁鐍. The lock area on the front of a box. Found in the Zhuangzi.
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