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镂金错彩
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镂金错彩

镂金错彩 — “Describes literary works or writing that are elaborately ornate”

镂金错彩 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes literary works or writing that are elaborately ornate”. Florid, or highly embellished, akin to finely carved gold adorned with splendid colors, emphasizing rich and decorative language. Literally, “Carved gold and inlaid colors”.

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镂金错彩 Pronunciation and Pinyin

镂金错彩 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
镂
lòu14carve, engrave, or hollow out
金
jīn8gold, metal, money
错
cuò13wrong, miss, or interlace
彩
cǎi11color; prize; injury

Example Sentence with 镂金错彩

这位诗人的作品总是辞藻华丽,镂金错彩,充满了想象力。
This poet's works are always splendidly worded, elaborately ornate, and full of imagination.

Idioms Related to 镂金错彩

Synonyms of 镂金错彩

  • cuò错cǎi彩lòu镂jīn金ornate and florid literary style

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yù玉cái裁bīng冰To create with great artistry and refinement
  • lòu镂guǐ簋zhū朱fú绂live in luxury and splendor

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Questions about 镂金错彩

What does 镂金错彩 mean?

镂金错彩 (lòu jīn cuò cǎi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes literary works or writing that are elaborately ornate”.

How do you pronounce 镂金错彩?

镂金错彩 is pronounced lòu jīn cuò cǎi in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 镂金错彩 literally mean?

Literally, 镂金错彩 means “Carved gold and inlaid colors”. It is used to mean “describes literary works or writing that are elaborately ornate”.

What is the Chinese definition of 镂金错彩?

镂:雕刻;错:涂饰。形容诗文的词藻十分华丽。

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