| 斧 | 1062B55 80.22 | 部居  | 畫數 8 | ㄈㄨˇ [fu3] | ||
| N. | ([fu3zi0]) Axe, hatchet. | |||||
| V.t. | (1) (LL) to hew with an axe: 斧木 chop wood, trees. (2) To trim, hew to the line: 斧削，斧正，斧政 (asking person to) trim, correct one's composition; 斧斤 (AC) hatchet for cutting down trees; 無斧鑿痕 (of masterpiece) without axe marks, i.e., completely without artificiality, showing consummate skill; 資斧 travelling expenses. | |||||
| Words | 1. 斧柄 [fu3bing4], n., (fig.) control of government (“axe-handle”); also 斧柯 [fu3ke1]. 2. 斧鑊 [fu3huo4], n., punishment by axe and boiling cauldron. 3. 斧頭 [fu3tou2], n., axe. 4. 斧鉞 [fu3yUe4], n., axe and hatchet, referring to execution of criminals: 斧鉞之誅. | |||||