彩画 (cǎi huà) — colored painting (on traditional Chinese architecture); painted decoration
Definition
Painted decoration on traditional Chinese architecture (palaces, temples). Distinct from 壁画 (mural painting on walls) and 壁画-style art: 彩画 decorates structural beams and eaves as a craft, not a freestanding artwork.
noun
colored painting (on traditional Chinese architecture)painted decoration
Measure word · 幅
Examples
- 彩画，。Gù gōng lǐ de cǎi huà fēi cháng jīng měi, tǐ xiàn le gǔ dài gōng jiàng de gāo chāo jì yì.The colored paintings in the Forbidden City are very exquisite, reflecting the superb skill of ancient craftsmen.
- 彩画，。Zhè zuò sì miào de cǎi huà bǎo cún dé hěn hǎo, sè cǎi yī jiù xiān yàn.The colored paintings in this temple are well preserved, and the colors are still bright.
- 彩画，。Zhōng guó gǔ jiàn zhù de cǎi huà bù jǐn měi guān, hái yǒu fáng cháo fáng fǔ de zuò yòng.The colored paintings on ancient Chinese architecture are not only beautiful but also serve to protect against moisture and decay.
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