Definitions
variant of 鐫|镌, to engrave (on wood or stone); to inscribe
Etymology
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鎸 is a variant of the character 鐫, combining the semantic radical 金 (metal) on the left with the phonetic component 隽 (juàn) on the right; 隽 is a simplified form of the traditional 雋. The character means to engrave or carve into hard materials such as wood or stone, the metal radical indicating the use of metal tools. It is used primarily in literary contexts for inscription, carving monuments, and figurative expressions about leaving a lasting impression.
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