Definition
镂空 is a verb describing the technique of carving or cutting out patterns from a solid material, leaving empty spaces to create a decorative design. It is commonly used in crafts like jade carving, paper cutting, and metalwork. The result is often called 'openwork' in English.
v.
to hollow outto carve out decorative patterns (in metal, jade, paper, etc.)
Examples
- 镂空。Gōngjiàng yòng gōngjù bǎ jīnshǔ piàn lòu kōng chéng jīngměi de tú'àn.The craftsman used tools to hollow out the metal sheet into exquisite patterns.
- 镂空，。Zhè jiàn yùqì cǎiyòng le lòu kōng diāokè jìshù, fēicháng jīngzhì.This jade piece uses hollow-carving technique and is very delicate.
- 镂空。Shèjìshī zài chuānghu shàng lòu kōng chū měilì de tú'àn.The designer carved out beautiful patterns on the window.
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