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淬

temper; dye; soak; change, alter

Frequency 2.3

Meanings

to temper (metal) by quenching; to dye; to soak
to change; to alter; to transform

Related words

淬火
淬炼

Example sentences

铁匠把烧红的刀刃放入水中淬火。
逆境最能淬炼人的意志。