Meaning of 螺钿
螺钿 means mother-of-pearl inlay; a traditional Chinese craft of inlaying shells into lacquerware or furniture. Pronounced luó diàn.
- mother-of-pearl inlay; a traditional Chinese craft of inlaying shells into lacquerware or furniture
Definitions & Examples
Zhè这
ge个
míng明
dài代
de的
luó螺
diàn钿
qī漆
hé盒
gōng工
yì艺
jīng精
zhàn湛
，
guāng光
zé泽
xuàn绚
lì丽
。
This mother-of-pearl lacquer box from the Ming dynasty showcases exquisite craftsmanship and dazzling luster.
Luó螺
diàn钿
gōng工
yì艺
zài在
táng唐
sòng宋
shí时
qī期
jiù就
fēi非
cháng常
liú流
xíng行
。
Mother-of-pearl inlay craft was very popular during the Tang and Song dynasties.
Zhè这
jiàn件
yìng硬
mù木
jiā家
jù具
shàng上
de的
luó螺
diàn钿
tú图
àn案
shì是
xiān仙
hè鹤
yǔ与
sōng松
shù树
。
The mother-of-pearl inlay pattern on this hardwood furniture depicts a crane and a pine tree.
Tā她
shōu收
cáng藏
le了
yí一
gè个
jīng精
měi美
de的
luó螺
diàn钿
shǒu首
shì饰
hé盒
。
She collects a beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay jewelry box.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
gōng工
yì艺
zhì制
zuò作
chū出
de的
luó螺
diàn钿
qì器
wù物
jià价
zhí值
bù不
fěi菲
。
Objects made with this mother-of-pearl inlay technique are very valuable.