鑲 (xiāng) - To inlay, set, mount, or embed & to insert something into another material for decoration

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鑲 · xiāng

To inlay, set, mount, or embed;

to insert something into another material for decoration or reinforcement.

To inlay, set, mount, or embedto insert something into another material for decoration

Usage highlights

Inlay workTo set a gemstoneGold inlayTo fit a dental crownInlaid edgeTo mount a mirror

Synonyms

  • 嵌— To inlay, embed
  • 镶— To set, mount (variant form)

Antonyms

  • 拆— To dismantle, take apart
  • 卸— To remove, unload

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ring is inlaid with diamonds (镶钻).
  • They embedded gold thread into the fabric (镶金边).
  • The dentist will fit a crown (镶牙).
  • The wooden box has an inlaid pattern (镶嵌图案).

Collocations

  • Inlay work(镶嵌)
  • To set a gemstone(镶宝石)
  • Gold inlay(镶金)
  • To fit a dental crown(镶牙)
  • Inlaid edge(镶边)
  • To mount a mirror(镶镜子)

Idioms

  • Gold inlay and jade inlay — exquisite decoration(镶金嵌玉)
  • Inlaid with pearls and jade — extremely ornate(镶珠嵌玉)
  • Inlaid teeth and painted eyebrows — artificial embellishment(镶牙画眉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with metalworking and jewelry crafts, particularly goldsmithing and silversmithing.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese decorative arts where inlaying precious materials was a sign of luxury and status.
  • In modern usage, commonly appears in dental terminology and industrial applications.

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