篏 (qiàn) - To inlay, to embed, to set (as jewels & to insert

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qiàn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

篏 · qiàn

To inlay, to embed, to set (as jewels in a setting);

to insert;

to mount.

To inlay, to embed, to set (as jewelsto insertto mount.

Usage highlights

to inlay goldto embed jewelsinlay craftto set with pearlsmetal inlayembedded pattern

Synonyms

  • 嵌— to inlay, to embed (more common variant)
  • 镶— to set, to mount, to inlay
  • 卯— to join by mortise and tenon (a woodworking technique)

Antonyms

  • 拆— to dismantle, to take apart
  • 卸— to unload, to remove

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The craftsman inlaid gold into the wooden box (把金子篏进木盒里).
  • She embedded pearls in the silver bracelet (将珍珠篏入银手镯).
  • The artist set the gemstone carefully (艺术家小心地把宝石篏好).
  • This technique is used to inlay metal wires (这种工艺用于篏金属丝).

Collocations

  • to inlay gold(篏金)
  • to embed jewels(篏宝石)
  • inlay craft(篏嵌工艺)
  • to set with pearls(篏珍珠)
  • metal inlay(金属篏饰)
  • embedded pattern(篏花图案)

Idioms

  • Gold inlaid and jade embedded(金篏玉嵌)
  • Inlaid with pearls and jade(珠篏玉砌)
  • Embedded with eight treasures(八宝篏饰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional Chinese crafts, particularly metalwork, jewelry, and decorative arts.
  • Often used in contexts describing intricate artisan techniques for decorating objects with precious materials.
  • The character reflects the value placed on meticulous craftsmanship in Chinese material culture.

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