錭 (táo) - To engrave, to carve & to inscribe patterns or characters onto a hard

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táo ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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錭 · táo

To engrave, to carve;

to inscribe patterns or characters onto a hard surface.

To engrave, to carveto inscribe patterns or characters onto a hard

Usage highlights

Engrave patternsCarve inscriptionsEngraved metalEngraved jadeEngraving techniqueEngraved seal

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 磨— to polish, to erase

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artisan engraved patterns on the bronze vessel (在青铜器上錭刻图案).
  • This jade pendant has finely carved characters (这块玉佩上有錭刻的文字).
  • Ancient metal artifacts often feature engraved decorations (古代金属器物常有錭刻纹饰).

Collocations

  • Engrave patterns(錭刻花纹)
  • Carve inscriptions(錭刻铭文)
  • Engraved metal(錭金)
  • Engraved jade(錭玉)
  • Engraving technique(錭刻技艺)
  • Engraved seal(錭印)

Idioms

  • Carve gold and inscribe jade(錭金镂玉)
  • Engrave bones and inscribe metal(錭骨铭金)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional Chinese metalworking and jade carving crafts.
  • Reflects the importance of inscription and decorative arts in Chinese material culture.
  • Used in contexts involving permanent marking or artistic embellishment of valuable objects.

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