縅 (wēi) - To inlay metal into armor or lacquerware, a

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wēi ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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縅 · wēi

To inlay metal into armor or lacquerware, a decorative technique for reinforcing and embellishing.

To inlay metal into armor or lacquerware, a

Usage highlights

Armor inlayGold inlaySilver inlayLacquer inlayInlay techniqueInlay pattern

Synonyms

  • 镶嵌— inlay, set, mount
  • 嵌— inlay, embed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The craftsman inlaid gold thread into the armor (縅甲).
  • This technique is used in Japanese armor decoration (鎧の縅).
  • Lacquerware with metal inlay (金縅漆器).

Collocations

  • Armor inlay(鎧縅)
  • Gold inlay(金縅)
  • Silver inlay(銀縅)
  • Lacquer inlay(漆縅)
  • Inlay technique(縅技法)
  • Inlay pattern(縅模様)

Idioms

  • No commonly used idioms containing this character in modern Chinese

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese armor-making terminology for decorative metal inlay techniques
  • Associated with traditional craftsmanship in armor and lacquerware decoration
  • Represents specialized artisan techniques rather than common cultural concepts

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