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Open the tool →吹影镂尘 (chuī yǐng lòu chén) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes exceptionally delicate and intricate craftsmanship”.
吹影镂尘 is pronounced chuī yǐng lòu chén in Mandarin Chinese.
Literally, 吹影镂尘 means “blowing on a shadow and carving in dust”. It is used to mean “describes exceptionally delicate and intricate craftsmanship”.
镂:雕刻。吹影子,刻尘土。比喻工艺精细到不见形迹。