Common Meanings
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dìng锭
a spindle or bobbin on a spinning wheel or machine, used for winding yarn or thread
工人熟练地操作机器，将细纱绕到纱锭上。
The worker skillfully operated the machine, winding the fine yarn onto the bobbins.
a block, bar, or ingot (of metal or medicine)
她拿起一个金锭，仔细观察它的纹理
She picked up a gold ingot, carefully examining its texture.
A measure word for ingots (e.g., gold, silver) and ink sticks.
他找到了一锭金子。
He found a gold ingot.
An ancient three-legged vessel used for steaming food.
博物馆里展示了一件形如锭的古代蒸食器。
The museum displayed an ancient steamer shaped like a 'dìng'.