鑴 (xī) - To engrave & to carve

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xī ｜ 26 strokes ｜ radical:

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鑴 · xī

To engrave;

to carve;

an ancient term for a mirror or a type of tripod vessel;

also refers to a pointed tool or instrument.

To engraveto carvean ancient term for a mirror or a

Usage highlights

Engraving toolTo carve patternsBronze engravingAncient mirrorTripod vesselSharp point

Synonyms

  • 刻— to carve; to engrave
  • 雕— to carve; to engrave

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artisan engraved patterns on the bronze vessel (在青铜器上鑴刻图案).
  • Ancient mirrors were sometimes called 鑴 (古代的镜子有时称为鑴).
  • They used a sharp tool for carving (他们用尖利的工具进行鑴刻).

Collocations

  • Engraving tool(鑴具)
  • To carve patterns(鑴花纹)
  • Bronze engraving(铜鑴)
  • Ancient mirror(古鑴)
  • Tripod vessel(鑴鼎)
  • Sharp point(鑴尖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in ancient contexts related to metalworking, engraving, and ritual bronze vessels.
  • Appears in classical texts and archaeological discussions of ancient Chinese artifacts.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but retains technical and historical significance.

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