to carve or shape wood, especially in the context of making musical instruments

這張古琴是由著名的工匠親自斫製而成的。

verb · to chop or hack with a blade or axe

他揮動利斧，用力地斫向枯木。

verb · to carve, hew, or shape wood into objects

优秀的琴师往往也精于斫琴。

verb · to chop or hack with a tool such as an axe

他挥动利斧，奋力砍斫那段枯木。