卯榫(mǎo sǔn)

2 characters

mortise and tenon (slot and tab forming a carpenter's joint)

Character breakdown

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mortise (slot cut into wood…Full guide →
(cabinetmaking) tenonFull guide →

Word information

Pinyin
mǎo sǔn
Meaning
mortise and tenon (slot and tab forming a carpenter's joint)
HSK level
Characters
2
Traditional
Same

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