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- 雕刻
雕刻
diāo kè
Meaning
- to carve
- carving
Definition
在金属、木材、石头等材料上刻出图案或文字。
To carve patterns or characters on materials such as metal, wood, or stone.
Usage
常用于描述艺术创作或手工技艺，也可比喻精心打造或深刻记忆。
Often used to describe artistic creation or craftsmanship, and can also metaphorically refer to meticulous crafting or deep memory.
Examples
- 1 他擅长雕刻，作品栩栩如生。 (He is skilled in carving, and his works are lifelike.)
- 2 这些古老的雕刻展示了当时的文化。 (These ancient carvings show the culture of that time.)
- 3 她把那段经历雕刻在记忆里。 (She carved that experience into her memory.)
- 4 这件木雕是大师雕刻的。 (This wood carving was made by a master.)
- 5 时间雕刻着每个人的容颜。 (Time carves everyone's appearance.)
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