Chinese

diāokè
Meaning: to carve; to engrave; sculpture
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

Listen to pronunciation

Example sentences

他花了幾個月的時間才完成這件精美的雕刻作品。
他花了几个月的时间才完成这件精美的雕刻作品。
It took him several months to complete this exquisite piece of sculpture.
這件雕刻作品非常精細,每一處細節都處理得很完美。
This sculpture is very fine; every detail is handled perfectly.
客廳裡擺放著一座精美雕刻的屏風。
In the living room, there is an exquisitely carved screen.
這塊玉石雕刻得非常精美。
This piece of jade is carved very beautifully.
這位工匠心靈手巧,能用木頭雕刻出精美的小鳥。
This craftsman is clever and deft, able to carve exquisite little birds out of wood.

Usage Notes

Refers to both the act of carving and the resulting artistic work.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.