剘 (qí) - Correct — to cut & to carve

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qí ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

七器

剘 · qí

Correct — to cut;

to carve;

to engrave;

to chisel;

to sculpt;

to shape by cutting.

Correct — to cutto carveto engrave

Usage highlights

Carve jadeEngrave a sealChisel stoneSculpt woodCut patternsCarve characters

Synonyms

  • 刻— to carve; to engrave
  • 雕— to carve; to sculpt
  • 凿— to chisel; to dig

Antonyms

  • 粘— to glue; to paste (opposite of cutting)
  • 补— to mend; to patch (opposite of cutting away)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artisan carved the jade (剘玉).
  • He engraved the seal with great care (剘刻印章).
  • The sculptor chiseled the marble block (剘大理石).
  • Ancient inscriptions were cut into stone (剘石铭文).

Collocations

  • Carve jade(剘玉)
  • Engrave a seal(剘刻印章)
  • Chisel stone(剘石)
  • Sculpt wood(剘木)
  • Cut patterns(剘纹)
  • Carve characters(剘字)

Idioms

  • Carve and polish jade(剘玉琢磨)
  • Engrave bones and inscribe metal(剘骨铭金)
  • Carve the dragon and engrave the phoenix(剘龙刻凤)

Cultural background

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  • Associated with traditional Chinese crafts like jade carving, seal engraving, and stone inscription.
  • Reflects the value of precision, skill, and artistry in Chinese cultural heritage.
  • Often used in contexts involving the preservation of texts or creation of artifacts.

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