硍 (xiàn) - To mark with a groove & to carve

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xiàn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

硍 · xiàn

To mark with a groove;

to carve;

to engrave;

also used in onomatopoeic expressions for sounds like grinding or groaning.

To mark with a grooveto carveto engrave

Usage highlights

Carve a markGrinding soundGroan in painStone carvingEngraving tool

Synonyms

  • 刻— to carve, to engrave
  • 雕— to carve, to sculpt
  • 凿— to chisel, to carve

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The craftsman carved a groove into the stone (硍了一道痕).
  • The old door made a creaking sound (门硍硍作响).
  • He groaned in pain (他痛苦地硍了一声).

Collocations

  • Carve a mark(硍痕)
  • Grinding sound(硍硍声)
  • Groan in pain(痛苦地硍)
  • Stone carving(硍石)
  • Engraving tool(硍具)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a technical or descriptive character related to marking or sound production.
  • Used in some dialects for groaning or creaking sounds.
  • Not a common character in modern standard Chinese.

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