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镂玉裁冰

镂玉裁冰 — “To describe a brilliant and exquisite conception or design”

镂玉裁冰 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a brilliant and exquisite conception or design”. To create with great artistry and refinement. Literally, “Carve jade and cut ice”.

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镂玉裁冰 Pronunciation and Pinyin

镂玉裁冰 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
镂
lòu14carve, engrave, or hollow out
玉
yù5jade, precious, beautiful
裁
cái12cut, reduce, decide, tailor
冰
bīng6ice; to chill; pure

Example Sentence with 镂玉裁冰

他的文章构思巧妙,遣词造句,镂玉裁冰,读来令人拍案叫绝。
His article is ingeniously conceived, with carefully chosen words and phrases, crafted with exquisite artistry, making readers applaud in admiration.

Idioms Related to 镂玉裁冰

More idioms starting with 镂

  • lòu镂bīng冰zhú劚xuě雪ingenious and exquisite conception
  • lòu镂bīng冰zhǔ斸xuě雪conceive with exquisite ingenuity
  • lòu镂bīng冰chuī炊lì砾futile and pointless efforts
  • lòu镂bīng冰diāo雕xiǔ朽toil in vain
  • lòu镂bīng冰diāo雕qióng琼exceptionally clear and elegant style
  • lòu镂chén尘chuī吹yǐng影extremely delicate and subtle craftsmanship
  • lòu镂xīn心kè刻gǔ骨deeply grateful and unforgettable
  • lòu镂xīn心ǒu呕xuè血conceive with painstaking effort
  • lòu镂xīn心shù鉥gān肝devote oneself to painstaking research
  • lòu镂yuè月cái裁yún云Craft with exquisite skill
  • lòu镂guǐ簋zhū朱fú绂live in luxury and splendor
  • lòu镂gān肝shù鉥shèn肾to meticulously and painstakingly study

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Questions about 镂玉裁冰

What does 镂玉裁冰 mean?

镂玉裁冰 (lòu yù cái bīng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe a brilliant and exquisite conception or design”.

How do you pronounce 镂玉裁冰?

镂玉裁冰 is pronounced lòu yù cái bīng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 镂玉裁冰 literally mean?

Literally, 镂玉裁冰 means “Carve jade and cut ice”. It is used to mean “to describe a brilliant and exquisite conception or design”.

What is the Chinese definition of 镂玉裁冰?

比喻构思新颖精美。

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