lòu
镂
engrave; carve
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to engrave; to carve; to etch
Refers to intricate cutting or carving on hard surfaces. Often used in artistic or technical contexts. The compound 镂空 specifically refers to openwork or hollow carving.
Gōng工
jiàng匠
zài在
qīng青
tóng铜
qì器
shàng上
lòu镂
kè刻
le了
jīng精
měi美
de的
tú图
àn案
。
The artisan engraved exquisite patterns on the bronze ware.
Zhè这
jiàn件
jiā家
jù具
cǎi采
yòng用
le了
lòu镂
kōng空
de的
zhuāng装
shì饰
shè设
jì计
。
This piece of furniture features a hollowed-out decorative design.
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Píng屏
fēng风
shàng上
diāo雕
lòu镂
zhe着
lóng龙
fèng凤
chéng呈
xiáng祥
de的
tú图
àn案
。
The screen is carved with patterns of dragons and phoenixes symbolizing prosperity.
Yù玉
jiàng匠
yòng用
xì细
xiǎo小
de的
gōng工
jù具
zài在
yù玉
shí石
shàng上
lòu镂
huā花
。
The jade craftsman used fine tools to carve flowers on the jade stone.