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线条
xiàn tiáo
Meaning
- line (in drawing, calligraphy etc)
- the lines or contours of a three-dimensional object (hairstyle, clothing, car etc)
Definition
线条指绘画、雕刻或物体轮廓的线，也比喻事物的条理、轮廓或风格。
Line refers to the outline or contour in painting, carving, or objects, and metaphorically indicates the structure, outline, or style of things.
Usage
通常作为名词，用于描述视觉艺术中的线，也可用于比喻事物的脉络或特征。
Usually used as a noun to describe lines in visual arts, and metaphorically for the context or characteristics of things.
Examples
- 1 这幅画的线条非常流畅。 (The lines of this painting are very smooth.)
- 2 他的身材线条优美。 (His body has beautiful lines.)
- 3 这个设计采用了简洁的线条。 (This design uses simple lines.)
- 4 这篇文章的线条不够清晰。 (The outline of this article is not clear enough.)
- 5 建筑的外观线条硬朗。 (The building's exterior lines are sharp.)
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