gōngqiǎo

工巧

Word · Adjective

exquisite; delicate; intricate

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

adjective

exquisite; delicate; fine; intricate

literary

Used to describe items, artworks, writing, or paintings that are made with great skill and attention to fine detail. Often implies a positive aesthetic judgment.

Zhè这
zuò座
xiàng象
yá牙
diāo雕
kè刻
zhēn真
shì是
gōng工
qiǎo巧
jué绝
lún伦
 。

This ivory carving is truly exquisitely crafted and peerless.

Tā他
de的
shī诗
fēng风
yǐ以
gōng工
qiǎo巧
xiù秀
lì丽
zhù著
chēng称
 。

His poetic style is known for being delicate and elegant.

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Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
de的
bǐ笔
fǎ法
jí极
wéi为
gōng工
qiǎo巧
 。

The brushwork of this painting is extremely fine and intricate.

Gōng工
jiàng匠
men们
zhì制
zuò作
le了
gōng工
qiǎo巧
de的
yù玉
qì器
xiàn献
gěi给
huáng皇
dì帝
 。

The craftsmen made exquisite jade artifacts to present to the emperor.