Common Meanings
1
xiǎn铣
Lustrous metal, specifically referring to cast iron or pig iron.
这个锅是用铣铁铸造的，非常耐用.
This pot is cast from pig iron and is very durable.
A small chisel or a tool for smoothing.
他用一把小铣修整木料.
He used a small chisel to trim the wood.
The two pointed ends or corners at the bottom of an ancient bell.
古钟的铣往往造型独特。
The pointed ends at the bottom of ancient bells often have unique shapes.
To adorn the two ends of a bow with metal, often gold, as decoration.
古时，弓的两头常以金属铣饰，以示其珍贵。
In ancient times, the two ends of a bow were often adorned with metal to demonstrate its preciousness.
2
xǐ铣
A type of specialized equipment that uses a circular, rotating multi-bladed cutter to cut metal, known as a 'milling machine' (铣床), which is equipped with a 'milling cutter' (铣刀).
操作员正在调整铣床，准备加工工件
The operator is adjusting the milling machine, preparing to process the workpiece.
To mill (metal workpieces on a milling machine); milling.
车间师傅正在用数控机床铣削零件。
The workshop master is milling parts using a CNC machine tool.