鋄 (wàn) - To inlay or overlay with metal, especially gold & to gild or plate metal objects.

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鋄 · wàn

To inlay or overlay with metal, especially gold or silver;

to gild or plate metal objects.

To inlay or overlay with metal, especially goldto gild or plate metal objects.

Usage highlights

Gold inlaySilver platingGilding techniqueInlaid metalMetal overlayDecorative plating

Synonyms

  • 镶— to inlay, to set
  • 嵌— to embed, to inlay
  • 镀— to plate, to coat

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient sword was inlaid with gold (金鋄).
  • They used silver to plate the ceremonial vessel (银鋄).
  • Traditional metalworking includes gilding techniques (鋄金工艺).

Collocations

  • Gold inlay(金鋄)
  • Silver plating(银鋄)
  • Gilding technique(鋄金)
  • Inlaid metal(鋄金属)
  • Metal overlay(金属鋄)
  • Decorative plating(装饰鋄)

Idioms

  • Gold and silver inlay(金鋄银饰)
  • Exquisitely inlaid(精工细鋄)
  • Ancient gilding craft(古法鋄金)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鋄 represents an ancient metalworking technique used in Chinese decorative arts.
  • This character appears primarily in historical texts describing metal craftsmanship.
  • The technique was used for decorating weapons, ceremonial objects, and luxury items.

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