- to sculpt
- to carve (jade)
- ornate artwork
- overly elaborate prose
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to sculpt
- to carve (jade)
- ornate artwork
- overly elaborate prose
This meaning refers to the act of shaping material, often artistic in nature, such as stone, clay, or wood, to create a specific form or design.
He sculpted a beautiful statue in the park.
The artist sculpted an astonishing piece out of clay.
This meaning specifically relates to the skilled art of carving jade, which is a traditional practice in Chinese culture, often resulting in intricate and valuable items.
She carefully carved the jade piece with her tools.
This craftsman is famous for carving jade artifacts.
This meaning describes a style of art that is highly decorated or elaborate, often characterized by intricate details and embellishments.
The craftsmanship of this piece is exquisite, with ornate decorations.
The ornate artwork he exhibited attracted many viewers.
In this context, the term refers to language or writing that is excessively decorated or complicated, often to the detriment of clarity.
His writing is overly elaborate, making it difficult to understand.
There's no need to be overly elaborate in the speech; simple and clear is better.
Generated collocations (experimental)
diāo zhuó雕琢zuò pǐn作品sculptural worksjīng diāo - xì zhuó精雕细琢to carve meticulouslydiāo zhuó雕琢yì shù艺术the art of sculpturediāo zhuó雕琢xì jié细节detailed carvingdiāo zhuó雕琢gōng yì工艺craftsmanship in carvingdiāo zhuó雕琢sī xiǎng思想refined thinkingdiāo zhuó雕琢yǔ yán语言elaborate languagediāo zhuó雕琢jì qiǎo技巧sculpting techniquesdiāo zhuó雕琢wén lǐ纹理textured carvingyù玉diāo雕zhuó琢jade carvinghuán jìng环境diāo zhuó雕琢environmental sculptingdiāo zhuó雕琢rén shēng人生sculpting one's life