to inlay, to set, to mount (as in jewels)

Animated Stroke Order 镶

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Stroke Order Diagrams 镶

镶 stroke order diagram

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HSK Vocabulary:

HSK words that contain this character.

Example Sentences

Real-world example sentences demonstrating how is used in context
1
gěi
qún
xiāng
le
tiáo
huā
biān

She trimmed the skirt with lace.

2
ye
yào
yuàn
xiāng

Grandpa needs to go to the hospital for a dental inlay.

3
zhè
méi
jiè
zhǐ
xiāng
qiàn
zhe
měi
de
bǎo
shí

This ring is inlaid with beautiful gemstones.

4
jiè
zhǐ
shàng
xiāng
qiàn
zhe
bǎo
shí

A gemstone is inlaid on the ring.

5
zhè
huà
xiāng
qiàn
zài
jīn
de
huà
kuāng
xiǎn
de
wài
jīng
měi

The painting is set in a golden frame, making it look exceptionally exquisite.

6
lǎo
de
jiàn
zhù
shàng
xiāng
qiàn
zhe
jīng
měi
de
diāo
zhǎn
xiàn
le
gōng
jiàng
de
gāo
chāo

Exquisite carvings are embedded in the ancient building, showcasing the craftsmen's superb skills.

Information

Traditional
Radical
Strokes22
StructureLeft-Right
Frequency#2999
Zhuyinㄒㄧㄤ
Components
UnicodeU+9576
CangjieCIMVF
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Cultural note

Traditional Chinese culture often connects characters and names with the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and Yin–Yang, a system also used to describe personality tendencies.

Learn how the Five Elements describe personality