HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
镶 — to inlay
- Reading
- xiāng
- Meaning
- to inlay; to set (a jewel)
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
镶 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is xiāng and it means to inlay; to set (a jewel). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
镶 appears in everyday chinese words such as 镶 (inlay, embed) and 镶嵌 (inlay, embed).
Chinese words containing 镶
Frequently asked questions
What does 镶 mean in Chinese?
镶 means to inlay; to set (a jewel) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 镶 read?
镶 is read xiāng. Reading it inside real words — 镶 and 镶嵌 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 镶 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 镶 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 镶 in a word?
A common word containing 镶 is 镶 (xiāng) — "inlay, embed". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 镶 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 镶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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