鋟 (qǐn) - To carve & to engrave

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qǐn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

鋟 · qǐn

To carve;

to engrave;

to inscribe;

to cut into metal or wood with a sharp tool.

To carveto engraveto inscribe

Usage highlights

EngravingCarving charactersEngraving techniqueMetal engravingWood engravingEngraving knife

Synonyms

  • 刻— to carve; to engrave
  • 雕— to carve; to sculpt
  • 镂— to engrave; to carve

Antonyms

  • 磨— to polish; to erase
  • 涂— to smear; to apply superficially

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artisan engraved patterns on the metal plate (鋟刻图案).
  • They used special tools to carve the inscription (鋟字).
  • This technique involves engraving on a hard surface (鋟雕技术).

Collocations

  • Engraving(鋟刻)
  • Carving characters(鋟字)
  • Engraving technique(鋟工)
  • Metal engraving(鋟金)
  • Wood engraving(鋟木)
  • Engraving knife(鋟刀)

Idioms

  • Carved in gold and stone(鋟金刻石)
  • Engraved on bamboo and silk(鋟竹帛)
  • Deeply carved and meticulously drawn(深鋟细描)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with metalworking and craftsmanship in ancient China.
  • Used in the context of creating seals, inscriptions, and decorative art objects.
  • Represents precision and permanence in artistic expression.

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