雕刻 (diāo kè): to carve; to engrave; carving

Grandpa is a woodcarving artist. He often sits in his studio and uses a carving knife to carve various patterns of flowers and birds on wood.

The main gate of this temple is carved with two dragons, so lifelike that they attract countless tourists to take photos as souvenirs.

He spent three months carefully carving a Buddha statue, planning to give it to his mother as a birthday gift.

Under the guidance of a jade carving master, I tried using small tools to carve simple patterns on jade. Although clumsy, it was very fulfilling.