engrave; carve; imprint
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to engrave; to carve; to etch
Refers to the physical act of carving patterns or designs into hard materials like wood, stone, or metal. Can be used both literally and metaphorically (e.g., time carving wrinkles).
Gōng工
jiàng匠
zài在
mù木
tou头
shàng上
lòu镂
kè刻
jīng精
měi美
de的
huā花
wén纹
。
The craftsman engraved exquisite patterns on the wood.
Suì岁
yuè月
zài在
tā他
de的
é额
tóu头
lòu镂
kè刻
xià下
shēn深
shēn深
de的
zhòu皱
wén纹
。
Time carved deep wrinkles into his forehead.
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Zhè这
zuò座
qiáo桥
de的
shí石
lán栏
shàng上
lòu镂
kè刻
zhe着
xǔ许
duō多
shén神
huà话
gù故
shi事
。
The stone railings of this bridge are engraved with many mythological stories.
verb
to imprint deeply; to engrave in one's heart; to remember indelibly
literaryUsed figuratively to describe memories, words, or experiences that leave a lasting impression on the mind or heart. Often carries a poetic or emotional connotation.
Lǎo老
shī师
de的
huà话
yǔ语
shēn深
shēn深
de地
lòu镂
kè刻
zài在
wǒ我
de的
xīn心
zhōng中
。
The teacher's words are deeply engraved in my heart.
Nà那
gè个
chǎng场
jǐng景
yǒng永
yuǎn远
lòu镂
kè刻
zài在
tā她
de的
jì记
yì忆
lǐ里
。
That scene is forever imprinted in her memory.
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Zhè这
cì次
shī失
bài败
de的
jīng经
lì历
lòu镂
kè刻
zài在
tā他
de的
nǎo脑
hǎi海
zhōng中
，
shí时
kè刻
tí提
xǐng醒
zhe着
tā他
。
This experience of failure is etched in his mind, constantly reminding him.