珐 (fà) - A transliteration character used primarily in the word & refers to enamel or enamel-like materials.

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fà ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 王

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珐 · fà

A transliteration character used primarily in the word 'cloisonné' (enamelware);

refers to enamel or enamel-like materials.

A transliteration character used primarily in the wordrefers to enamel or enamel-like materials.

Usage highlights

cloisonnéenamelwarecloisonné vaseenamel paintingenamel craftgold cloisonné

Synonyms

  • 珐琅— cloisonné enamel
  • 搪瓷— enamel (general term)
  • 景泰蓝— cloisonné (specifically Chinese style)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is a beautiful cloisonné vase (珐琅花瓶).
  • The museum has an extensive collection of enamelware (珐琅器).
  • Traditional Chinese cloisonné is highly valued (中国传统珐琅).
  • She learned the art of enamel painting (珐琅彩绘).

Collocations

  • cloisonné(珐琅)
  • enamelware(珐琅器)
  • cloisonné vase(珐琅花瓶)
  • enamel painting(珐琅彩)
  • enamel craft(珐琅工艺)
  • gold cloisonné(金珐琅)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms containing 珐 are commonly used

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 珐 is primarily used in the term 珐琅 (fàláng), which refers to cloisonné enamel, a decorative technique for metalwork.
  • Cloisonné has a long history in Chinese art, particularly during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
  • The character 珐 was created specifically for transliterating foreign terms related to enamel techniques.

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