硺 (zhuó) - To carve, chisel, or engrave (especially on stone & to work on hard materials with tools.

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硺 · zhuó

To carve, chisel, or engrave (especially on stone or jade);

to work on hard materials with tools.

To carve, chisel, or engrave (especially on stoneto work on hard materials with tools.

Usage highlights

Stone carvingJade carvingCarving inscriptionsChisel marksCarving techniqueCarving tools

Synonyms

  • 雕— to carve, engrave
  • 刻— to carve, engrave
  • 镂— to engrave, carve

Antonyms

  • 磨— to polish, smooth (opposite of carving)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artisan carved the stone (硺石).
  • Ancient inscriptions were chiseled on steles (硺刻碑文).
  • Jade carving requires precision (硺玉).

Collocations

  • Stone carving(硺石)
  • Jade carving(硺玉)
  • Carving inscriptions(硺刻)
  • Chisel marks(硺痕)
  • Carving technique(硺技)
  • Carving tools(硺具)

Idioms

  • Carving insects and engraving seals(硺虫篆刻)
  • Carving jade and chiseling gold(硺玉镂金)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional Chinese craftsmanship, especially stone and jade carving.
  • Reflects the importance of inscription arts in preserving historical records and cultural heritage.
  • Used metaphorically for meticulous work or refinement in various arts.

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