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宋画吴冶

宋画吴冶 — “A masterpiece of exquisite craftsmanship and ingenious skill”

宋画吴冶 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a masterpiece of exquisite craftsmanship and ingenious skill”. Refers to something of superb artistry and quality. Literally, “Song painting, Wu forging”.

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宋画吴冶 Pronunciation and Pinyin

宋画吴冶 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
宋
sòng7Song Dynasty
画
huà8draw, paint, or picture
吴
wú7ancient state of Wu
冶
yě7smelt metals; gaudy; visit prostitutes

Example Sentence with 宋画吴冶

这件古董花瓶无论是从器型设计还是纹饰雕刻上,都堪称宋画吴冶,令人叹为观止。
This antique vase, both in its form design and engraved patterns, is truly a masterpiece of exquisite craftsmanship, leaving one utterly captivated.

Origin and Story of 宋画吴冶

Legend has it that in ancient times, Duke Yuan of Song gathered several painters to create art.

All of them humbly and respectfully stood to paint in front of Duke Yuan.

Only Tian Zifang returned to his dormitory, unbuttoned his clothes, stretched out his legs, and sat down to paint.

Duke Yuan believed that he was the true master painter.

Idioms Related to 宋画吴冶

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Questions about 宋画吴冶

What does 宋画吴冶 mean?

宋画吴冶 (sòng huà wú yě) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a masterpiece of exquisite craftsmanship and ingenious skill”.

How do you pronounce 宋画吴冶?

宋画吴冶 is pronounced sòng huà wú yě in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 宋画吴冶 literally mean?

Literally, 宋画吴冶 means “Song painting, Wu forging”. It is used to mean “a masterpiece of exquisite craftsmanship and ingenious skill”.

Where does 宋画吴冶 come from?

宋画吴冶 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 宋画吴冶?

用以作为精巧神妙之物的代称。

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