镶 (xiāng) - To inlay, set, mount, or border & to embed one material within another, especially decorative

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xiāng ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

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镶 · xiāng

To inlay, set, mount, or border;

to embed one material within another, especially decorative elements in a base material.

To inlay, set, mount, or borderto embed one material within another, especially decorative

Usage highlights

InlayInlaid edgeInlaid with goldInlaid with jadeInlaid with diamondsMount a gemstone

Synonyms

  • 嵌— to inlay, to embed
  • 镶嵌— to inlay, to set

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ring is inlaid with diamonds (镶钻).
  • The craftsman set the jade into the wood (镶玉).
  • The edge of the table is bordered with brass (镶边).
  • A gold-inlaid sword (镶金宝剑) is a symbol of status.

Collocations

  • Inlay(镶嵌)
  • Inlaid edge(镶边)
  • Inlaid with gold(镶金)
  • Inlaid with jade(镶玉)
  • Inlaid with diamonds(镶钻)
  • Mount a gemstone(镶宝石)

Idioms

  • Gold-inlaid and jade-embedded(金镶玉嵌)
  • Inlaid teeth(镶牙)
  • Inlaid with pearls and jade(镶珠嵌玉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A key term in traditional Chinese crafts, especially metalworking, jade carving, and furniture making, denoting high-value decorative techniques.
  • The character's radical 钅 indicates its historical association with metalworking and jewelry.

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