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    Expressing 'to inlay' with 镶 (xiāng)

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    Structure

    镶 + 着 + Object

    Explanation

    镶 (xiāng) means to inlay, set, or mount, describing the act of embedding one material into another for decoration. It is commonly used when describing jewelry, furniture, or decorative items that have gems, metals, or other ornaments set into them.

    Examples

    • 这枚戒指上镶了一颗红宝石。

      Zhè méi jièzhǐ shàng xiāng le yī kē hóngbǎoshí.

      This ring is inlaid with a ruby.

    • 柜子的边角镶着金色的花纹。

      Guìzi de biānjiǎo xiāng zhe jīnsè de huāwén.

      The corners of the cabinet are inlaid with golden patterns.

    • 奶奶的手镯上镶满了小钻石。

      Nǎinai de shǒuzhuó shàng xiāng mǎn le xiǎo zuànshí.

      Grandma's bracelet is fully inlaid with small diamonds.

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