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描写 (miáo xiě): to describe

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to describe
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to describe
  • to depict
  • to portray
  • depiction
  • portrayal

Chinese explanation

  • 用语言文字把人或事物的形象、状态、特点等具体地表现出来,使读者能想象出画面或感受。常用于写作、绘画、音乐等艺术创作中
  • 也可以指用言语叙述某件事的经过或某个人的样子。

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HSK 1

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Example sentences

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In this novel, the author uses delicate strokes to describe the complex inner world of the female protagonist.

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The teacher asked us to write an essay describing our most unforgettable travel experience.

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This painting vividly depicts the scene of farmers working hard in the fields.

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He is good at describing the personality traits of characters using simple language.

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