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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary

[diāo]
  1. 1. verb carve
  2. 2. noun [指艺术] sculpture
    stone sculpture
    relief
  3. 3. noun [鸟] vulture

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary (1 result)

[diāo]
  1. 1. 属各种鸟的统称大型猛禽,上嘴弯曲如钩,眼大而深,钩爪锐利有力,飞行能力和视力都很强种类很多,如金
  2. 2.
    桥栏杆的柱头上着狮子
  3. 3. 刻的艺术作品
  4. 4. 参见"凋"的提示

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这座冰是三名工人精细镂而成的。
This ice sculpture has been carved by three workers with the utmost care.
他的刻技艺十分高超,居然在这么小的石头上刻出了人形。
He is skilled in carving, to be able to carve a figure from such a small stone.
我们发现碑阴刻着精美图案。
We find that on the back of the stone tablet, there are exquisite patterns.
这个碑座的刻很能体现唐代艺术风格。
The sculpture on the bottom of the stone tablet showcases to perfection the artistic style of the Tang Dynasty.
这个彩作品在艺术展上特别引人注目。
This colored sculpture attracted a lot of attention in the art exhibition.
中心广场上有各种各样的城
There are all kinds of sculptures placed in the central piazza.
城市街头随处可见城市塑。
Sculptures can be seen everywhere in the city.
他在向我们展示蛋工艺。
He demonstrated the craft of egg carving for us.
为了按期完成,他每天晚上都版到深夜。
In order to finish the work on time, he engraves deep into the night every day.
这本书的版已经刻好了,随时可以印刷。
This book's engraved copy has been finished and we can start printing at any time.

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[diāo]

  • Scene:

    雕木头 / carving a wood sculpture

  • Examples:

    木雕 [mùdiāo],浮雕 [fúdiāo],玉雕 [yùdiāo],雕版 [diāobǎn],雕塑 [diāosù],雕虫小技 [diāochóngxiǎojì]

  • Description:

    雕 means to engrave or carve, which is the same as 刻. It can also mean to sculpt something in 3-D.

Related video notes: 雕、刻、凿

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