碀 (chéng) - Chisel & to chisel or carve stone

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chéng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

呈橙

碀 · chéng

Chisel;

to chisel or carve stone;

also refers to the sound of striking stone.

Chiselto chisel or carve stonealso refers to the sound of striking stone.

Usage highlights

Chisel stoneSound of chiselingStone chiselChisel carvingChisel marks

Synonyms

  • 凿— chisel; to chisel
  • 刻— carve; engrave

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mason chiseled the stone (石匠碀石).
  • The sound of chiseling echoed (碀碀作响).
  • Ancient inscriptions were chiseled into the cliff (古代铭文碀在悬崖上).

Collocations

  • Chisel stone(碀石)
  • Sound of chiseling(碀碀)
  • Stone chisel(石碀)
  • Chisel carving(碀刻)
  • Chisel marks(碀痕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Related to traditional stoneworking and masonry techniques in Chinese architecture and sculpture.
  • The character appears in specialized contexts, often in technical descriptions of stone carving.

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