zhuàn
瑑
carved jade relief; ornamental engraving on jade
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
raised carved pattern on jade; ornamental relief on jade ware
formalA specialized term in archaeology and art history describing the relief carvings found on ancient Chinese jade objects. Often appears in classical texts discussing jade craftsmanship.
Zhè这
jiàn件
yù玉
bì璧
shàng上
de的
zhuàn瑑
wén纹
qīng清
xī晰
kě可
jiàn见
，
gōng工
yì艺
jīng精
zhàn湛
。
The raised carvings on this jade bi are clearly visible and exquisitely crafted.
Gǔ古
dài代
gōng工
jiàng匠
yǐ以
zhuàn瑑
shì饰
biàn辨
bié别
yù玉
qì器
de的
děng等
jí级
。
Ancient craftsmen used ornamental carvings to distinguish the rank of jade objects.
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Cǐ此
zhuàn瑑
cǎi采
yòng用
qiǎn浅
fú浮
diāo雕
shǒu手
fǎ法
，
xiàn线
tiáo条
liú流
chàng畅
。
This relief carving employs shallow relief technique with smooth, flowing lines.