瑑 (zhuàn) - To carve jade & jade carving

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zhuàn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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瑑 · zhuàn

To carve jade;

jade carving;

ornamental jade patterns;

to engrave decorative patterns on jade.

To carve jadejade carvingornamental jade patterns

Usage highlights

Jade carvingCarved patternsJade ornamentationCarving techniqueCarved jade vesselOrnamental carving

Synonyms

  • 雕— to carve, engrave
  • 刻— to engrave, carve
  • 琢— to cut and polish jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade carving (玉瑑) was exquisite.
  • He studied ancient jade ornamentation (瑑饰).
  • The vessel featured intricate carved patterns (瑑纹).
  • Jade carving techniques (瑑刻技术) require great skill.

Collocations

  • Jade carving(玉瑑)
  • Carved patterns(瑑纹)
  • Jade ornamentation(瑑饰)
  • Carving technique(瑑刻)
  • Carved jade vessel(瑑玉)
  • Ornamental carving(雕瑑)

Idioms

  • Exquisite jade carving(精雕细瑑)
  • Carved and polished jade(雕瑑琢磨)
  • Ornamental jade patterns(琼瑑瑶纹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, jade carving represented high craftsmanship and artistic achievement.
  • Jade carvings were often used in ritual objects and royal ornaments, symbolizing status and refinement.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing elaborate jade work for ceremonial purposes.

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