superlative craftsmanship surpassing nature
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Meanings
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superlative craftsmanship that surpasses natural creation; exquisite artificial work that outdoes nature
formalUsed to describe artistic works, architecture, or crafts of exceptional skill that appear almost naturally perfect. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
Zhè这
zuò座
yù玉
diāo雕
qiǎo巧
duó夺
tiān天
gōng工
，
lìng令
rén人
tàn叹
wéi为
guān观
zhǐ止
。
This jade carving is a masterpiece of exquisite craftsmanship, leaving viewers in awe.
Sū苏
zhōu州
yuán园
lín林
de的
shè设
jì计
qiǎo巧
duó夺
tiān天
gōng工
，
kān堪
chēng称
rén人
jiān间
xiān仙
jìng境
。
The design of Suzhou gardens is superlative, worthy of being called an earthly paradise.
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Zhè这
jiàn件
xiàng象
yá牙
diāo雕
kè刻
gōng工
yì艺
jīng精
zhàn湛
，
zhēn真
shi是
qiǎo巧
duó夺
tiān天
gōng工
。
The craftsmanship of this ivory carving is exquisite, truly surpassing nature.
Zhè这
zuò座
shí石
qiáo桥
de的
zào造
xíng型
qiǎo巧
duó夺
tiān天
gōng工
，
wán完
quán全
kàn看
bu不
chū出
rén人
gōng工
hén痕
jì迹
。
The design of this stone bridge is so masterful that it shows no trace of artificial construction.