镶

• 拼音: xiāng
• 汉字拆解: 镶 = 钅 (metal radical) + 襄 (surround) — to frame or embed with metal

含义

To inlay; to set (a gemstone or decorative element); to border or edge with a contrasting material.

Describes the craft technique of embedding one material within another — setting gems in metal, bordering garments with decorative trim, or fitting ornamental elements into a frame. Prized in Chinese jade carving, goldsmithing, and traditional textile arts. Often appears with 金 (gold-edged), 银 (silver-edged), or specific stone names.

例句

1. 这枚戒指用铂金镶了一颗硕大的钻石，在灯光照射下熠熠生辉，令人叹为观止。
2. 工匠花费数月时间，将各色宝石镶在屏风木框四周，打造出极为华丽的装饰效果。
3. 旗袍的领口和袖口镶着精致蕾丝花边，凸显了穿着者优雅的女性气质与品位。

用法指南

语境: crafts, jewelry, fashion, decoration

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 这枚翡翠戒指由黄金镶边，工艺精湛，令所有见过它的人赞叹不已。(This jade ring is edged with gold — the craftsmanship is exquisite, drawing admiration from all who see it.)
• 刺绣领口镶着银线，使整件旗袍显得格外华贵典雅，气质出众。(The embroidered collar is bordered with silver thread, making the entire qipao appear exceptionally magnificent and elegant.)

错误说法

• 把书镶在架子上 — 镶 refers to embedding material into a surface or frame; for placing objects on a shelf use 摆放 or 放置 instead

起源与历史

镶 = 钅 (metal radical) + 襄 (to surround/assist) — metal used to frame or embed another material

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal