雕
carve; sculpture; ornate
Meanings
5 senses · 19 examplesverb
to carve; to engrave; to sculpt
Used for cutting designs into hard materials like wood, stone, or metal.
The craftsman carved exquisite patterns on the jade.
This craft requires careful thought and refinement.
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They plan to sculpt a giant Buddha on the cliff.
This piece of wood was carved into a beautiful birdcage.
The master craftsman is carving flowers on the doors and windows.
noun
carving; sculpture; engraving
Refers to the finished artwork created by carving.
The museum has collected many ancient jade carvings.
This relief sculpture is lifelike and amazing.
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He likes to appreciate various root carving arts.
This stone carving has weathered a thousand years of wind and rain.
Ivory carving has a long history in China.
adjective
ornate; decorated; painted
literaryOften used in the phrase '雕梁画栋' to describe magnificent architecture.
This palace has carved beams and painted rafters, looking magnificent.
Walking into the hall, one faces a carved screen.
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The carvings on these furniture pieces are very exquisite.
noun
a surname
A rare Chinese surname.
Residents with the compound surname Diaoyin are now very rare.
noun
eagle; large bird of prey
Refers specifically to large birds of prey like the golden eagle or sea eagle.
A huge golden eagle is circling in the sky.
Eagles are fierce hunters with excellent eyesight.
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Eagles can often be seen hunting on the grasslands.
This type of eagle likes to build nests on high cliffs.
'To shoot two eagles with one arrow' is a famous idiom.