雕龙画凤 — “To carve dragons and paint phoenixes”
雕龙画凤 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to carve dragons and paint phoenixes”. Describes elaborate, ornate, and magnificent decoration, symbolizing superb artistic skill and grandeur. Literally, “Carve dragons and paint phoenixes”.
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雕龙画凤 Pronunciation and Pinyin
雕龙画凤 Character Breakdown
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这座宫殿的内部装饰雕龙画凤，金碧辉煌，令人叹为观止。
The interior decoration of this palace features carved dragons and painted phoenixes, splendid and magnificent, leaving people in awe.
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- diāo雕liáng梁xiù绣hù户magnificent ornate architecture
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What does 雕龙画凤 mean?
雕龙画凤 (diāo lóng huà fèng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to carve dragons and paint phoenixes”.
How do you pronounce 雕龙画凤?
雕龙画凤 is pronounced diāo lóng huà fèng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 雕龙画凤 literally mean?
Literally, 雕龙画凤 means “Carve dragons and paint phoenixes”. It is used to mean “to carve dragons and paint phoenixes”.
What is the Chinese definition of 雕龙画凤?
刻绘龙凤。