No. 5,895 in Chinese
塑
"塑" means "to mold" or "to shape."
In a sentence
这个艺术家用陶泥雕塑了一个美丽的雕像。
This artist sculpted a beautiful statue using clay.
In this sentence, '塑' is part of the compound word '雕塑' which refers to the act of sculpting or creating statues, indicating its association with artistry and creation.
塑料是一种重要的工业材料。
Plastic is an important industrial material.
Here, '塑' is used in the term '塑料', which means 'plastic'. It conveys the concept of molding or forming material, an essential characteristic of plastics.
教育可以塑造一个人的品格和价值观。
Education can shape a person's character and values.
In this context, '塑' appears in its form as '塑造', meaning 'to shape or mold'. This usage metaphorically describes influencing or forming intangible attributes such as personality and values.
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