鎸 (juān) - To engrave, carve, or inscribe & to chisel characters or patterns onto a hard

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鎸 · juān

To engrave, carve, or inscribe;

to chisel characters or patterns onto a hard surface.

To engrave, carve, or inscribeto chisel characters or patterns onto a hard

Usage highlights

EngravingEngraved textEngraved stoneMetal engravingEngraved sealEngraved inscription

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 磨— to grind away, erase
  • 削— to pare, whittle down

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artisan engraved the inscription (鎸刻).
  • They carved the memorial text on the stone tablet (鎸碑).
  • The master craftsman chiseled the design (鎸花).
  • This technique is used for metal engraving (鎸金).

Collocations

  • Engraving(鎸刻)
  • Engraved text(鎸文)
  • Engraved stone(鎸石)
  • Metal engraving(鎸金)
  • Engraved seal(鎸印)
  • Engraved inscription(鎸铭)

Idioms

  • Engraved in stone and metal(鎸金石)
  • Deeply engraved in the heart(鎸心铭骨)
  • Carved inscription that lasts forever(永鎸不朽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for important inscriptions on bronze vessels, stone steles, and seals.
  • Represents craftsmanship, permanence, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
  • Associated with official documents, commemorative texts, and artistic metalwork.

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