dǎ tiě
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  • v.work as a blacksmith; forge/strike/hammer iron

    • dǎ tiě xiān děi běn shēn yìng

      打铁本身

      If you want to work with iron, you must be tough yourself.

    • liǎng gè rén zài lún liú dǎ tiě gàn huó

      轮流打铁干活

      Two men were working, hitting the anvil in turn.

Word usage

  • "打" and "铁" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
    • 年轻

      He forged iron when he was young.

    • 铁匠正在

      The blacksmith is forging iron.