錾 (zàn) - To carve & to engrave

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zàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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錾 · zàn

To carve;

to engrave;

to chisel;

a chisel or engraving tool.

To carveto engraveto chisel

Usage highlights

Engraving toolTo carve patternsTo engrave and carveGold engravingEngraving chiselStone carving

Synonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artisan carved patterns on the metal (錾花).
  • He used a chisel to engrave the inscription (錾刻).
  • This is a gold engraving tool (金錾).

Collocations

  • Engraving tool(錾子)
  • To carve patterns(錾花)
  • To engrave and carve(錾刻)
  • Gold engraving(金錾)
  • Engraving chisel(雕錾)
  • Stone carving(石錾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional metalworking and stone carving crafts.
  • Reflects the skill and precision required in ancient Chinese artisan work.

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