黵 (zhǎn) - To tattoo & to brand

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zhǎn ｜ 25 strokes ｜ radical:

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黵 · zhǎn

To tattoo;

to brand;

to mark with ink;

also refers to a black mole or spot on the skin.

To tattooto brandto mark with ink

Usage highlights

Facial brandingTattooing punishmentBlack moleBrand with inkTattoo characters

Synonyms

  • 纹身— tattoo (general term)
  • 刺青— tattoo (alternative term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The criminal was branded on the face (黵面).
  • He has a black mole on his arm (手臂上有个黵).
  • Ancient punishment involved facial tattooing (古代刑罚有黵刑).

Collocations

  • Facial branding(黵面)
  • Tattooing punishment(黵刑)
  • Black mole(黑黵)
  • Brand with ink(以墨黵)
  • Tattoo characters(黵字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with punitive tattooing or branding of criminals in ancient China.
  • The character combines 'black' (黑) with a phonetic component, emphasizing the dark mark left by ink.

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