勾勒 (gōu lè) — to outline, to delineate
Definition
勾勒 is a verb meaning to sketch or trace an outline — literally or figuratively (e.g. outlining a plan). Distinct from the nouns 轮廓 (a shape's outline) and 大纲/提纲 (an outline/synopsis of a text).
verb
to outlineto delineate
Examples
- 勾勒。Tā xiān yòng qiān bǐ gōu lè chū rén wù de lún kuò.He first sketched the outline of the figure with a pencil.
- 勾勒。Zhè fèn bào gào gōu lè le wèi lái wǔ nián de fā zhǎn fāng xiàng.This report outlines the direction of development for the next five years.
- 勾勒。Xī yáng gōu lè chū shān cūn níng jìng de lún kuò.The setting sun outlined the peaceful silhouette of the mountain village.
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