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描龙绣凤
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描龙绣凤

描龙绣凤 — “To perform delicate and exquisite embroidery”

描龙绣凤 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to perform delicate and exquisite embroidery”. Often referring to traditional female handiwork or intricate needlework. Literally, “Draw dragons and embroider phoenixes”.

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描龙绣凤 Pronunciation and Pinyin

描龙绣凤 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
描
miáo11trace, depict, describe
龙
lóng5mythical divine creature
绣
xiù10embroider
凤
fèng4mythical phoenix bird

Example Sentence with 描龙绣凤

她的手工坊里,学徒们正在专心致志地描龙绣凤,为即将到来的展览做准备
In her handiwork studio, the apprentices were meticulously drawing dragons and embroidering phoenixes, preparing for the upcoming exhibition.

Idioms Related to 描龙绣凤

Synonyms of 描龙绣凤

  • miáo描luán鸾cì刺fèng凤skilled in intricate embroidery and drawing
  • miáo描lóng龙cì刺fèng凤skilled in intricate needlework

More idioms starting with 描

  • miáo描xiě写huà画jiǎo角fabricate something out of nothing
  • miáo描tóu头huà画jiǎo角copy without originality
  • miáo描méi眉huà画yǎn眼apply makeup to eyebrows and eyes
  • miáo描shén神huà画guǐ鬼conjure imaginary scenarios

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What does 描龙绣凤 mean?

描龙绣凤 (miáo lóng xiù fèng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to perform delicate and exquisite embroidery”.

How do you pronounce 描龙绣凤?

描龙绣凤 is pronounced miáo lóng xiù fèng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 描龙绣凤 literally mean?

Literally, 描龙绣凤 means “Draw dragons and embroider phoenixes”. It is used to mean “to perform delicate and exquisite embroidery”.

What is the Chinese definition of 描龙绣凤?

指精美的手工刺绣。泛指古代女红。亦作“描鸾刺凤”、“描龙刺凤”。

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