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

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鐫 · juān

To engrave, to carve, to chisel;

to inscribe characters or patterns onto a hard surface.

To engrave, to carve, to chiselto inscribe characters or patterns onto a hard

Usage highlights

EngravingCarving charactersEngraving a sealStone carvingEngraving metalInscription carving

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artisan engraved a poem on the stone tablet (鐫刻石碑).
  • They carved intricate patterns on the silver box (鐫花銀盒).
  • The master's words were inscribed in my heart (鐫刻在心).
  • This jade pendant has carved characters of good fortune (鐫有吉祥字的玉珮).

Collocations

  • Engraving(鐫刻)
  • Carving characters(鐫字)
  • Engraving a seal(鐫印)
  • Stone carving(鐫石)
  • Engraving metal(鐫金)
  • Inscription carving(鐫銘)

Idioms

  • Carved in bones and engraved in heart(鐫骨銘心)
  • Engrave on metal and stone(鐫金刻石)
  • Carve the heart and engrave the kidneys(鐫心鏤腎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for important inscriptions on bronze, stone, and other durable materials to preserve texts and commemorate events.
  • Associated with craftsmanship, permanence, and the transmission of culture through physical artifacts.
  • The character appears in literary expressions emphasizing deep, lasting impressions or memories.

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