镌 (juān) - To engrave, carve, or inscribe & to cut or chisel into a hard surface

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镌 · juān

To engrave, carve, or inscribe;

to cut or chisel into a hard surface;

to deeply impress or imprint.

To engrave, carve, or inscribeto cut or chisel into a hard surfaceto deeply impress or imprint.

Usage highlights

Engrave and carveEngrave a nameEngrave a sealEngrave a stoneEngraving techniqueEngraving knife

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 抹— to wipe away, erase
  • 擦— to rub out, erase

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The craftsman engraved the inscription (镌刻).
  • They carved their names on the stone tablet (镌名).
  • The memory was deeply etched in his mind (镌骨铭心).
  • The company logo was engraved on the award (镌刻着).

Collocations

  • Engrave and carve(镌刻)
  • Engrave a name(镌名)
  • Engrave a seal(镌章)
  • Engrave a stone(镌石)
  • Engraving technique(镌工)
  • Engraving knife(镌刀)

Idioms

  • Engraved in the bones and inscribed on the heart — unforgettable(镌骨铭心)
  • Engrave the heart and carve the kidneys — profound and meticulous thought(镌心铭肾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional Chinese crafts like seal carving (篆刻) and stone inscription.
  • Implies permanence and depth, used metaphorically for lasting memories or profound teachings.

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