WORD DETAIL
鋳造
ちゅうぞう
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
鋳造, readちゅうぞう, is casting: pouring molten metal into a mold and letting it solidify into shape. - Basic usage: It can name the process used to make a part or a traditional casting technique demonstrated in a workshop.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Shaping molten metal in a mold
- It is the process or technique of pouring molten metal into a mold to make a part. The method differs from simply cutting or hammering solid metal.