qǐn
锓
engrave woodblocks
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Meanings
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to engrave (woodblocks for printing)
literaryA technical term from traditional Chinese book printing. Refers specifically to the carving of wooden printing blocks. Rarely used in modern contexts except when discussing historical printing techniques.
Gǔ古
dài代
qǐn鋟
bǎn版
yìn印
shuā刷
jì技
shù术
shí十
fēn分
jīng精
zhàn湛
。
The ancient art of woodblock engraving was highly exquisite.
Zhè这
wèi位
gōng工
jiàng匠
qǐn鋟
gōng工
jīng精
xì细
，
kè刻
chū出
de的
wén文
zì字
qīng清
xī晰
yǒu有
lì力
。
This craftsman engraves with fine precision, carving characters that are clear and forceful.
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Zhè这
bù部
gǔ古
jí籍
shì是
Míng明
dài代
qǐn鋟
zǐ梓
xíng行
shì世
de的
zhēn珍
běn本
。
This ancient book is a rare Ming Dynasty edition that was engraved and published.