鐓 (duì) - To inlay metal & to set with studs or rivets

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鐓 · duì

To inlay metal;

to set with studs or rivets;

a metal base or stand;

to forge or temper metal.

To inlay metalto set with studs or rivetsa metal base or stand

Usage highlights

Gold inlayingMetal baseTempering fireInlay workStudded decorationMetal setting

Synonyms

  • 嵌— to inlay; to embed
  • 鑲— to set; to mount; to inlay

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artisan inlaid gold into the sword hilt (鐓金).
  • This ancient bronze vessel has a metal base (鐓座).
  • They used a special technique to temper the blade (鐓火).

Collocations

  • Gold inlaying(鐓金)
  • Metal base(鐓座)
  • Tempering fire(鐓火)
  • Inlay work(鐓工)
  • Studded decoration(鐓花)
  • Metal setting(鐓嵌)

Idioms

  • None commonly used with this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily associated with traditional metalworking and craftsmanship techniques
  • Used in contexts of decorative metal inlay work, particularly in historical artifacts
  • Appears in specialized technical vocabulary related to metallurgy and metal decoration

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