镂空 (lòu kōng) — to hollow out, to carve out decorative patterns (in metal, jade, paper, etc.)
Definition
镂空 is a crafts technique verb: to hollow out or carve openwork patterns in a solid material (metal, jade, wood, paper). The result is decorative cut-through designs, not engraving a surface.
verb
to hollow outto carve out decorative patterns (in metal, jade, paper, etc.)
Examples
- 镂空。Gōng jiàng yòng gōng jù bǎ jīn shǔ piàn lòu kōng chéng jīng měi de tú àn.The craftsman used tools to hollow out the metal sheet into exquisite patterns.
- 镂空，。Zhè jiàn yù qì cǎi yòng le lòu kōng diāo kè jì shù, fēi cháng jīng zhì.This jade piece uses hollow-carving technique and is very delicate.
- 镂空。Shè jì shī zài chuāng hu shàng lòu kōng chū měi lì de tú àn.The designer carved out beautiful patterns on the window.
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