锯

鋸
jù
#3,072 most
frequent character
. saw, . to cut with a saw
verb
noun
Measure words:把 bǎ

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

锯 has 钅 (metal) as its meaning part and 居 jū as a sound part. It first meant 'a type of saw.' That grew to 'to saw, cut with a saw.' Read jū, it means 'to mend crockery,' borrowed for its sound from 锔.

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Example Sentences

我用锯子锯木头。
wǒ yòng jùzǐ jùmù tóu 。
I use a saw to cut wood.
这把锯很锋利。
zhè bǎ jù hěn fēnglì 。
This saw is very sharp.
他正在用锯子锯一块木板。
tā zhèngzài yòng jùzǐ jù yīkuài mùbǎn 。
He is using a saw to cut a piece of wood.

Same Characters, Different Readings

锯jū
variant of 鋦|锔[ju1]

Words with similar meanings

刀dāo
knife
A knife can also be used for cutting, but it is a different tool than a saw, typically more precise and for finer cuts.
剪jiǎn
scissors
Scissors are used for cutting, but they are more for thinner materials and are operated differently than a saw.

Homophones

句jù
sentence
聚jù
assemble, gather, get together
剧jù
theatrical work, drama, play
据jù
according to, seize, depend on

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