雕琢
carve; polish; over-refine
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to carve; to engrave
Specifically refers to the fine art of carving, often using materials like jade, stone, or wood.
This beautiful piece of jade was carefully carved into a lotus flower.
This stone statue was carved from a single piece of granite.
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The artisan is carving a piece of jadeite.
Ancient jade discs are engraved with exquisite patterns.
This wood carving showcases the master's skill.
verb
to over-refine; to polish excessively
literaryRefers to an overly meticulous and artificial refinement of language, often to the detriment of naturalness or content.
The language of this article is overly polished, losing its sincerity.
He dislikes over-refined sentences and pursues a simple, natural writing style.
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The意境 of this poem is good, but the wording shows some signs of over-refinement.