鏆 (guàn) - To inlay, to set (as with gems or & to embed

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guàn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

鏆 · guàn

To inlay, to set (as with gems or jewels);

to embed;

a type of ancient weapon or tool.

To inlay, to set (as with gems orto embeda type of ancient weapon or tool.

Usage highlights

Gold inlayingTo inlay and embedInlaying techniqueInlaid weaponGem setting

Synonyms

  • 嵌— to inlay, to embed
  • 镶— to set, to mount (as jewelry)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artisan inlaid gold into the sword hilt (鏆入).
  • This technique is called gold inlaying (鏆金).
  • The ancient dagger was beautifully set with gems (鏆嵌).

Collocations

  • Gold inlaying(鏆金)
  • To inlay and embed(鏆嵌)
  • Inlaying technique(鏆工)
  • Inlaid weapon(鏆兵)
  • Gem setting(鏆宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Character appears in ancient texts describing metalworking and jewelry techniques.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or specialized contexts.
  • The radical 金 indicates its association with metalworking and precious materials.

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