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镶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
镶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
镶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
镶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
镶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
镶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
镶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
镶 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

镶 Stroke Order — How to Write 镶

Stroke Order

镶 is written in 22 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 钅, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

镶 Radical and Character Components

Components:钅襄

镶 is a phono-semantic compound: 钅 (metal) carries the meaning, while 襄 indicates the sound.

Radical: 钅 + 17 more strokes

镶 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xiāng

Meanings of 镶 in Chinese

1

xiāng镶

To inlay, to set (e.g., a gem), or to border one object with another.
这枚戒指上镶嵌着一颗璀璨的钻石。
This ring is inlaid with a brilliant diamond.
Refers to the inner core or mold used in the casting of bronze and iron artifacts.
铸造青铜器时，镶的制作工艺十分关键。
When casting bronze vessels, the craftsmanship of the inner mold (xiang) is extremely crucial.
Refers to a type of ancient weapon.
博物馆里展出了一柄古老的镶，据说是远古时期使用的兵器。
An ancient xiāng is on display in the museum; it is said to be a weapon used in ancient times.

Common Words and Phrases with 镶

1
xiāng镶biān边
To add a decorative border, trim, or inset to something, often fabric or clothing.
设计师用蕾丝给裙子镶边，增添了一丝优雅。
The designer edged the dress with lace, adding a touch of elegance.
2
xiāng镶jiē接
A method of plant grafting, specifically whip grafting, where a scion cut with a tongue and notch is inserted into a corresponding cut on the rootstock.
为了提高果树的产量和品质，园艺师们采用了镶接技术
To improve the yield and quality of fruit trees, horticulturists adopted the whip-and-tongue grafting technique.
3
xiāng镶miàn面
veneer
为了提升美观和耐用性，设计师建议用大理石为壁炉镶面。
To enhance aesthetics and durability, the designer suggested veneering the fireplace with marble.
4
xiāng镶piàn片
An empiecement; a piece of fabric inserted into clothing, often for modification or decoration.
这件连衣裙的领口处有一块精美的蕾丝镶片，增加了优雅感。
This dress has an exquisite lace insert at the neckline, adding a touch of elegance.
5
xiāng镶qiàn嵌
To inlay or embed objects into a surface for decorative purposes.
这枚戒指上镶嵌着一颗璀璨的蓝宝石。
This ring is inlaid with a brilliant sapphire.
6
xiāng镶yá牙
To get a dental prosthetic or undergo dental restoration.
奶奶最近去医院镶牙了，现在吃东西方便多了。
Grandma recently went to the hospital to have her teeth restored, and now it's much easier for her to eat.

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Questions about 镶

What does 镶 mean in Chinese?

镶 (xiāng) means “To inlay” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 镶?

镶 is pronounced xiāng in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 镶 have?

镶 has 22 strokes.

How do you write 镶?

镶 is written in 22 strokes, starting from the radical 钅. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 镶?

The radical of 镶 is 钅, and 镶 is a phono-semantic compound.