záo
hén

Meaning of 斧凿痕

斧凿痕 means marks left by axe and chisel; figuratively: traces of forced or artificial craftsmanship in writing. Pronounced fǔ záo hén.

  • marks left by axe and chisel; figuratively: traces of forced or artificial craftsmanship in writing

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
jiàn
diāo
de
záo
hén
qīng
jiàn
 
fǎn
ér
xiǎn
de
zhì
rán
 

The chisel marks on this wood carving are clearly visible, yet they give it a simple, natural quality.

de
shī
wén
yǒu
záo
hén
 
gòu
liú
chàng
rán
 

His poetry shows too many signs of forced craftsmanship and lacks fluid naturalness.

Hǎo
wén
zhāng
yīng
gāi
hún
rán
tiān
chéng
 
lòu
záo
hén
 

Good writing should appear naturally formed, revealing no trace of the chisel.

Measure Words

/ chù
Primary
/ dào