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雕塑
diāosù
Description
雕塑是用石头、木头或金属做出人物和东西的艺术，也可以说用这种方法制作艺术品。
雕塑 is the art of creating figures and objects from stone, wood, or metal, or making artworks using this method.
Meanings
雕塑diāosù
sculpture; a three-dimensional artwork
这座雕塑很美。
This sculpture is beautiful.
雕塑diāosù
to sculpt; to create by carving or shaping
他在雕塑一座人像。
He is sculpting a portrait.
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Notes
- Etymology
雕 means “to carve,” while 塑 means “to mold or shape.”
- Nuance
雕塑 can name both the art form and an individual sculpture.
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