奇巧 (qí qiǎo) — intriguing, ingenious, exquisite (especially of artwork or craftsmanship)

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Examples

• 这幅画构思奇巧，令人赞叹。
  Zhè fú huà gòu sī qí qiǎo, lìng rén zàn tàn.
  The composition of this painting is ingenious and admirable.
• 这件玉器雕工奇巧，堪称精品。
  Zhè jiàn yù qì diāo gōng qí qiǎo, kān chēng jīng pǐn.
  This jade piece has exquisite carving and can be called a masterpiece.
• 他的设计虽然奇巧，但实用性不强。
  Tā de shè jì suī rán qí qiǎo, dàn shí yòng xìng bù qiáng.
  His design is ingenious, but not very practical.

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