Common Meanings
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jū锔
A metal staple or clamp, often made of copper or iron, with two hooked ends, used for mending cracks in porcelain or other broken objects, also refers to the act of mending with such a staple.
这个花瓶碎了，得找个老师傅用锔子锔一下才能用。
This vase is broken; we'll have to find an experienced craftsman to mend it with a metal staple before it can be used again.
To mend broken pottery or utensils using metal staples.
奶奶过去经常用锔子锔碗，让旧物也能焕发新生命。
In the past, Grandma often mended broken bowls with metal staples, giving old items a new lease on life.