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AI Study Notes for 镂
镌 (juān) - use 镂 (lòu) for intricate engraving, while 镌 (juān) is more about carving or chiseling, often used for broader or less detailed work.
Students should be aware that 镂 is typically used in more formal or artistic contexts rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include 镂空 (lòu kōng - hollowed out) and 镂刻 (lòu kè - to engrave). A common mistake is confusing it with 刻 (kè), which also means to carve but in a broader sense.
While 镂 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to other characters related to art and craftsmanship, such as 刻 (kè) and 雕 (diāo). Focus on understanding the distinction between these characters and their specific nuances in meaning.
Learners often confuse 镂 with 画 (huà - to paint), leading to sentences like '我喜欢镂画' instead of '我喜欢画镂刻的图案' (I like to paint engraved patterns). Ensure you use镂 specifically for engraving contexts.
Pronunciation of 镂
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Etymology of 镂
metal
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Case file: 镂
- 1The meaning half钅 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half娄 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymetal
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to inlay; to engrave, to carve; tattoo in Chinese
“to inlay; to engrave, to carve; tattoo” in Chinese is镂
The character 镂 (lòu) primarily means to engrave or carve, especially in the context of intricate designs or patterns on materials such as metal or wood. It can also refer to the act of inlaying, where materials are set into a surface to create decorative effects. This term is often used in artistic and craftsmanship contexts, highlighting precision and detail.
When to use 镂
Students should be aware that 镂 is typically used in more formal or artistic contexts rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include 镂空 (lòu kōng - hollowed out) and 镂刻 (lòu kè - to engrave). A common mistake is confusing it with 刻 (kè), which also means to carve but in a broader sense.
镂 or something close to it
镌 (juān) - use 镂 (lòu) for intricate engraving, while 镌 (juān) is more about carving or chiseling, often used for broader or less detailed work.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 镂 with 画 (huà - to paint), leading to sentences like '我喜欢镂画' instead of '我喜欢画镂刻的图案' (I like to paint engraved patterns). Ensure you use镂 specifically for engraving contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 镂
镂 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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在雕____变换外上阴区外示了广度与闭口度之间的干系.
Carving conversion chart area a negative depth and widths.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 镂
镂 specifically refers to engraving or inlaying with a focus on intricate designs, while 刻 is a more general term for carving or cutting.
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