miáo
jīn

technical
common

Meaning of 描金

描金 means to decorate by tracing patterns with gold or silver powder on objects, walls, or pillars. Pronounced miáo jīn.

  • to decorate by tracing patterns with gold or silver powder on objects, walls, or pillars

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
jiàn
miáo
jīn
shì
Qīng
dài
de
zhēn
pǐn
 

This gold-traced lacquerware is a treasured artifact from the Qing Dynasty.

Gōng
jiàng
zhèng
zài
gěi
píng
fēng
miáo
jīn
 

The craftsman is applying gold tracing to the screen.

Gōng
diàn殿
de
zhù
zi
shàng
huì
yǒu
jīng
měi
de
miáo
jīn
àn
 

The palace columns are painted with exquisite gold-traced patterns.

Miáo
jīn
gōng
yào
de
nài
xīn
wěn
dìng
de
shǒu
 

The gold-tracing technique requires tremendous patience and a steady hand.

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