Definition
刻画 (kèhuà) means 'to portray in vivid detail,' focusing on capturing the essence or inner qualities of a character, emotion, or scene, often through literature, film, or art. It is more specific and intense than 描写 (miáoxiě, 'to describe, depict'), which is a general term for describing anything in words. 描绘 (miáohuì) is closer but often used for broader, more visual descriptions, while 塑造 (sùzào) emphasizes 'shaping' a character's personality or image.
verb
to portrayto depict (in vivid detail)
Examples
- 刻画。Zhè wèi zuòjiā shànyú kè huà rénwù de fùzá xīnlǐ.This writer is skilled at portraying the complex psychology of characters.
- 刻画。Zhè bù diànyǐng zhēnshí de kè huà le pǔtōngrén de shēnghuó.This movie realistically portrays the lives of ordinary people.
- 刻画。Huàjiā yòng jiǎndān de xiàntiáo kè huà chū rénwù de tèdiǎn.The painter uses simple lines to portray the character's features.
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