qiǎo
duó
tiān
gōng

idiom
formal

Meaning of 巧夺天工

巧夺天工 means superlative craftsmanship that surpasses natural creation; exquisite artificial work that outdoes nature. Pronounced qiǎo duó tiān gōng.

  • superlative craftsmanship that surpasses natural creation; exquisite artificial work that outdoes nature

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
zuò
diāo
qiǎo
duó
tiān
gōng
 
lìng
rén
tàn
wéi
guān
zhǐ
 

This jade carving is a masterpiece of exquisite craftsmanship, leaving viewers in awe.

zhōu
yuán
lín
de
shè
qiǎo
duó
tiān
gōng
 
kān
chēng
rén
jiān
xiān
jìng
 

The design of Suzhou gardens is superlative, worthy of being called an earthly paradise.

Zhè
jiàn
xiàng
diāo
gōng
jīng
zhàn
 
zhēn
shi
qiǎo
duó
tiān
gōng
 

The craftsmanship of this ivory carving is exquisite, truly surpassing nature.

Zhè
zuò
shí
qiáo
de
zào
xíng
qiǎo
duó
tiān
gōng
 
wán
quán
kàn
bu
chū
rén
gōng
hén
 

The design of this stone bridge is so masterful that it shows no trace of artificial construction.