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刻工

Word · Noun

carving technique; carver

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

carving technique; art of engraving

formal

Refers to the skill, quality, or artistry involved in carving or engraving materials like wood, stone, or jade.

Zhè这
jiàn件
yù玉
qì器
de的
kè刻
gōng工
wú无
yǔ与
lún伦
bǐ比
 。

The carving technique on this jade artifact is unparalleled.

Zhè这
fú幅
mù木
diāo雕
de的
kè刻
gōng工
jīng精
xì细
 ,
xiàn线
tiáo条
liú流
chàng畅
 。

The carving on this wooden sculpture is exquisite, with smooth lines.

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Píng评
lùn论
jiā家
men们
yī一
zhì致
chēng称
zàn赞
zhè这
zuò座
shí石
xiàng像
de的
kè刻
gōng工
 。

The critics unanimously praised the carving technique of this stone statue.

2.

noun

carver; engraver; artisan who carves

neutral

Refers to the person who performs the craft of carving.

Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
kè刻
gōng工
zài在
zuō作
fang坊
lǐ里
gōng工
zuò作
le了
wǔ五
shí十
nián年
 。

This old carver has worked in the workshop for fifty years.

Wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
yī一
wèi位
jì技
yì艺
gāo高
chāo超
de的
kè刻
gōng工
lái来
xiū修
fù复
zhè这
kuài块
pái牌
biǎn匾
 。

We need a highly skilled carver to restore this plaque.

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Tā他
fù父
qin亲
shì是
yī一
wèi位
zhù著
míng名
de的
xiàng象
yá牙
kè刻
gōng工
 。

His father is a famous ivory carver.