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雕文刻镂

雕文刻镂 — “Carve patterns, engrave designs”

雕文刻镂 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to engrave or carve elaborate patterns and designs on objects, typically for decorative purposes; to sculpt intricate ornamentation”. Literally, “Carve patterns, engrave designs”.

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雕文刻镂 Pronunciation and Pinyin

雕文刻镂 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
雕
diāo16carve or sculpt
文
wén4written language and culture
刻
kè8carve, quarter hour, harsh
镂
lòu14carve, engrave, or hollow out

Example Sentence with 雕文刻镂

这座古老的木质屏风,其表面经过匠人细致的雕文刻镂呈现出栩栩如生的花鸟图案。
The surface of this ancient wooden screen has been meticulously carved and engraved by artisans, displaying lifelike floral and bird patterns.

Idioms Related to 雕文刻镂

More idioms starting with 雕

  • diāo雕qiáng墙jùn峻yǔ宇luxurious and opulent residences
  • diāo雕xīn心kè刻shèn肾painstaking literary refinement
  • diāo雕xīn心yàn雁zhǎo爪utterly ruthless and cruel
  • diāo雕xīn心yīng鹰zhǎo爪cruel heart and vicious methods
  • diāo雕wén文zhī织cǎi采ornate and flowery language
  • diāo雕lán栏yù玉qì砌magnificent ornate buildings
  • diāo雕lán栏huà画dòng栋magnificently ornate buildings
  • diāo雕liáng梁huà画dòng栋magnificent ornate buildings
  • diāo雕liáng梁xiù绣hù户magnificent ornate architecture
  • diāo雕liáng梁xiù绣zhù柱elaborately carved beams and painted pillars
  • diāo雕yíng楹bì碧kǎn槛magnificent ornate architecture
  • diāo雕yù玉shuāng双lián联Exquisitely matched and crafted couplets

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Questions about 雕文刻镂

What does 雕文刻镂 mean?

雕文刻镂 (diāo wén kè lòu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to engrave or carve elaborate patterns and designs on objects, typically for decorative purposes; to sculpt intricate ornamentation”.

How do you pronounce 雕文刻镂?

雕文刻镂 is pronounced diāo wén kè lòu in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 雕文刻镂 literally mean?

Literally, 雕文刻镂 means “Carve patterns, engrave designs”. It is used to mean “to engrave or carve elaborate patterns and designs on objects, typically for decorative purposes; to sculpt intricate ornamentation”.

What is the Chinese definition of 雕文刻镂?

指在器物上刻镂花纹图案,以为文饰。

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