刻画 (kè huà) — to portray, to depict (in vivid detail)

Definition

刻画 focuses on bringing out fine details of a character or scene through vivid portrayal. Unlike 描写 (general describing) or 描绘 (broader depiction in words/pictures), it emphasizes sharpness and depth.

verb
to portrayto depict (in vivid detail)

Examples

  • 刻画
    Zhè wèi zuò jiā shàn yú kè huà rén wù de fù zá xīn lǐ.
    This writer is skilled at portraying the complex psychology of characters.
  • 刻画
    Zhè bù diàn yǐng zhēn shí dì kè huà le pǔ tōng rén de shēng huó.
    This movie realistically portrays the lives of ordinary people.
  • 刻画
    Huà jiā yòng jiǎn dān de xiàn tiáo kè huà chū rén wù de tè diǎn.
    The painter uses simple lines to portray the character's features.

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