‘嵌入’ (qiànrù) is a verb meaning 'to embed' — to insert or fix something firmly into another object or system, either physically (e.g., a chip into a circuit board) or digitally (e.g., code into software). The first character 嵌 (qiàn) means 'to inset' or 'to fit tightly', often implying precision and permanence; the second character 入 (rù) means 'to enter' or 'to go into'. Together, they convey the idea of something being intentionally and securely placed *within* a larger structure. It’s commonly used in engineering, computing, design, and manufacturing contexts.

Unlike general verbs like 放 (fàng, 'to put') or 插 (chā, 'to insert'), 嵌入 emphasizes integration — the embedded element becomes functionally or structurally part of the host. It’s neutral in register and appears frequently in technical documentation, UI descriptions, and hardware/software specifications. While it can occasionally appear in literary metaphors (e.g., 'a memory embedded in childhood'), its dominant usage remains concrete and technical.