破觚斫雕 — “To simplify and remove all superfluous ornamentation or complexity”
破觚斫雕 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to simplify and remove all superfluous ornamentation or complexity”. Advocating for simplicity, plainness, and substance over elaborate or rigid forms. Literally, “break the gu (square vessel) and chop carvings”.
破觚斫雕 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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- pò破yè业shī失chǎn产lose family fortune and property
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- pò破luǎn卵qīng倾cháo巢destroy completely and ruthlessly
- pò破kǒu口dà大mà骂curse someone out loudly
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- pò破kǒu口tòng痛mà骂to curse someone out
- pò破guó国wáng亡zōng宗ruined state, extinguished lineage
- pò破guó国wáng亡jiā家realm broken and family destroyed
- pò破jiān坚cuī摧gāng刚Break through strong defenses
- pò破bì壁fēi飞qù去achieve sudden prominence or success
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What does 破觚斫雕 mean?
破觚斫雕 (pò gū zhuó diāo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to simplify and remove all superfluous ornamentation or complexity”.
How do you pronounce 破觚斫雕?
破觚斫雕 is pronounced pò gū zhuó diāo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 破觚斫雕 literally mean?
Literally, 破觚斫雕 means “break the gu (square vessel) and chop carvings”. It is used to mean “to simplify and remove all superfluous ornamentation or complexity”.
What is the Chinese definition of 破觚斫雕?
斫，大锄；引申为用刀、斧等砍。比喻删繁杂而从简易，去浮华而尚质朴。