Definition
线条 (xiàntiáo) refers to a line or the lines/contours of an object in drawing, calligraphy, or design. It is a general term for any line, unlike 直线 (zhíxiàn) which specifically means a straight line. 线条 can also describe the flowing contours of hair, clothing, or sculpture.
noun
line (in drawing, calligraphy, etc.)lines or contours (of a three-dimensional object, e.g. hair, clothing, car)
Examples
- 线条。Zhè zuò diāosù de xiàn tiáo fēicháng yōuměi.The lines of this sculpture are very graceful.
- 线条。Tā de xīn fàxíng xiàn tiáo hěn liúchàng.The lines of her new hairstyle are very smooth.
- 线条。Zhè zhāng jiànzhú cǎotú zhǐ yòng le jǐ bǐ xiàn tiáo.This architectural sketch uses only a few lines.
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