Definition
勾勒 (gōulè) is a verb meaning 'to outline, to sketch' — it's used for drawing or describing the main lines of something, like a picture or a plan. Unlike 勾 (gōu), which can also mean 'to tick' or 'to attract', 勾勒 focuses on the act of delineating a shape or concept. The noun 轮廓 (lúnkuò) refers to the resulting outline or silhouette itself.
verb
to outlineto delineate
Examples
- 勾勒。Tā xiān yòng qiānbǐ gōu lè chū rénwù de lúnkuò.He first sketched the outline of the figure with a pencil.
- 勾勒。Zhè fèn bàogào gōu lè le wèilái wǔ nián de fāzhǎn fāngxiàng.This report outlines the direction of development for the next five years.
- 勾勒。Xīyáng gōu lè chū shāncūn níngjìng de lúnkuò.The setting sun outlined the peaceful silhouette of the mountain village.
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