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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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