鬼斧神工 (guǐ fǔ shén gōng) — (chengyu) uncanny workmanship; superlative craftsmanship that appears supernatural
Definition
A chengyu praising craftsmanship that looks so perfect it could only be made by ghosts and gods. Use for works of nature or art, not for ordinary skill.
idiom
(chengyu) uncanny workmanshipsuperlative craftsmanship that appears supernatural
Examples
- 鬼斧神工，。Zhè zuò qiáo de shè jì zhēn shì guǐ fǔ shén gōng, lìng rén jīng tàn.The design of this bridge is truly uncanny workmanship, leaving people in awe.
- 鬼斧神工。Gù gōng de jiàn zhù kān chēng guǐ fǔ shén gōng.The architecture of the Forbidden City can be called supernatural craftsmanship.
- 鬼斧神工。Tā de diāo kè zuò pǐn dá dào le guǐ fǔ shén gōng de jìng jiè.His carving works have reached the realm of supernatural craftsmanship.
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