carve; engrave
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Meanings
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to carve; to engrave; to sculpt
literaryA formal, literary term referring to the art of carving or engraving, typically on hard materials like wood, stone, or metal. It implies a high level of craftsmanship.
Néng能
gōng工
qiǎo巧
jiàng匠
zài在
shí石
zhù柱
shàng上
jīng精
xīn心
diāo雕
juān镌
chū出
jīng精
měi美
de的
tú图
àn案
。
Skilled artisans meticulously carved exquisite patterns onto the stone pillar.
Zhè这
kuài块
yù玉
pèi佩
shàng上
diāo雕
juān镌
de的
lóng龙
fèng凤
xǔ栩
xǔ栩
rú如
shēng生
。
The dragons and phoenixes carved on this jade pendant are lifelike.
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Gǔ古
jí籍
de的
shū书
bǎn版
xū需
yào要
yóu由
zhuān专
mén门
de的
jiàng匠
rén人
diāo雕
juān镌
。
The printing blocks for ancient texts needed to be engraved by specialized craftsmen.