zyu3 zou6鑄造铸造
Jyutpingzyu3 zou6
Yalejyu jouh
Definition
To cast; to make objects by pouring molten metal into a mold and letting it cool and solidify.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the industrial or artisanal process of melting metal and pouring it into a mold to form an object. Unlike general terms for making things, it carries a sense of permanence and heavy manufacturing. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing history, manufacturing, or specific metal crafts.
Examples
This bronze statue was cast by a craftsman.
Do you know how this ironware is cast?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for general crafting or building, such as making furniture or sewing clothes, as it is strictly reserved for metalwork involving molten material.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
