qǐn

technical
literary

Meaning of

锓 means to engrave (woodblocks for printing). Pronounced qǐn.

  • to engrave (woodblocks for printing)

Character Info

Radical
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Definitions & Examples

dài
qǐn
bǎn
yìn
shuā
shù
shí
fēn
jīng
zhàn
 

The ancient art of woodblock engraving was highly exquisite.

Zhè
wèi
gōng
jiàng
qǐn
gōng
jīng
 
chū
de
wén
qīng
yǒu
 

This craftsman engraves with fine precision, carving characters that are clear and forceful.

Zhè
shì
Míng
dài
qǐn
xíng
shì
de
zhēn
běn
 

This ancient book is a rare Ming Dynasty edition that was engraved and published.