镶边

鑲邊

xiāngbiān

verb #28,864

Meanings

1 to edge with a border
2 to trim (fabric, a frame, etc.)
3 border
4 edging

Characters

to inlay / to set (gems) / to mount

edge / border / side

Examples

她在旗袍领口镶边，增添了精致感。

Tā zài qípáo lǐngkǒu xiāng biān, zēngtiān le jīngzhì gǎn.

She trimmed the collar of the qipao with an edge, adding an elegant touch.

这块地毯的四周都有金色的镶边。

Zhè kuài dìtǎn de sìzhōu dōu yǒu jīnsè de xiāng biān.

The carpet has a gold border all around its edges.

Tips

usage

镶边 is used both as a verb (to add a border) and as a noun (the border itself). It appears frequently in fashion, tailoring, interior design, and craft contexts.

Stroke Order

镶 xiāng

边 biān