zàn

common
technical
verb
noun

Meaning of

錾 means to chisel (stone or brick); to engrave (on gold or silver); chisel; burin; engraving tool. Pronounced zàn.

  • to chisel (stone or brick); to engrave (on gold or silver)
  • chisel; burin; engraving tool

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

Shī
fu
zhèng
zài
zàn
huā
 

The master craftsman is engraving floral patterns.

zài
jīn
jiè
zhi
shàng
zàn
 

He is engraving characters on the gold ring.

Zhè
kuài
shí
bēi
yào
zàn
wén
 

This stone tablet needs to have text chiseled into it.